Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (Strategic Weapons)
// Role Summary
Lead commissioning activities for the UK's next-generation ballistic nuclear submarine platforms, ensuring the safe and compliant installation, testing, and maintenance of complex electrical systems.
// Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and execute commissioning for strategic weapon systems.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
- Oversee installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems.
- Produce and review test documentation and procedures.
- Support sea trials and potential onboard submarine work.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Build, Quality, and international partners.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Join BAE Systems as a Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (Weapons) in Barrow-in-Furness. You will play a crucial role in supervising and performing commissioning activities for the Strategic Weapon System on the UK’s next-generation ballistic nuclear submarine platforms. This hybrid role offers flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defence projects.
What You Will Be Doing
In this role, you’ll be responsible for supervising and performing commissioning activities to support the delivery of the Strategic Weapon System. You will oversee the installation, testing, and maintenance of complex electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
Core Duties
- Supervise and safely carry out commissioning activities for strategic weapon systems.
- Demonstrate exemplary Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) behaviours at all times.
- Oversee and advise on the installation of system equipment.
- Produce and review test documentation and procedures.
- Conduct testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance (preventative and corrective).
- Record test results and maintain detailed equipment performance logs.
- Represent the company at training events and technical discussions across the UK and USA.
- Support sea trials, including potential work onboard submarines and shift-based activities.
Your Skills and Experience
- HNC (or equivalent) in an Electrical discipline, or relevant experience desirable for Engineer level.
- Experience in testing and commissioning electrical/electronic systems is desirable.
- Knowledge of installation and testing of fibre optic interfaces is advantageous.
- Awareness of authorised documentation and test standards.
- Experience in electrical installations.
The Strategic Weapons Test & Commissioning Team
You’ll be part of a team delivering some of the UK’s most complex and critical defence projects. The Strategic Weapons Test Organisation plays a key role in ensuring submarine systems meet or exceed design specifications before delivery to the Ministry of Defence. Working closely with Engineering, Build, Quality, and Supply Chain teams—as well as US partners and equipment manufacturers—you’ll have opportunities to influence design, commissioning, and testing activities, alongside opportunities for travel and career development.
A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Why BAE Systems?
Build a career with purpose and opportunity. With access to continuous learning, flexible benefits, and meaningful work, you’ll be empowered to grow and succeed. Our benefits package includes a competitive pension, share plans, health and wellbeing support, and lifestyle discounts. In an environment that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation, you’ll be part of a team making a real difference.
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