Quick overview
Job description
Engineer – Electrical – Platform Management Systems (PMS)
BAE Systems | Naval Ships | Scotstoun
Contract: 12 Months
Hourly Rate: £30.23 per hour (Inside IR35)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite (Tuesday and Thursday)
Security Clearance: BPSS required, with eligibility for SC clearance
The Opportunity
BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer – Platform Management Systems (PMS) to support the design, integration and technical assurance of systems across a complex naval platform.
You will work alongside Senior and Principal Engineers, applying your electrical control and instrumentation experience to ensure system performance, reliability and compliance throughout the shipbuilding lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage instrumentation schedules and technical equipment specifications.
- Produce and manage contractual engineering deliverables.
- Review and assess OEM technical documentation.
- Develop and maintain engineering keyplans and schematics.
- Support change and configuration management activities.
- Provide technical support to Senior and Principal Engineers.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
- Ensure engineering design rules and standards are implemented.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong Electrical Control and Instrumentation experience.
- Experience in Stage 1 Functional Design.
- Experience working on large, complex engineering projects.
- Ability to develop technical specifications, schedules and engineering documentation.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within naval engineering, shipbuilding or the oil and gas industry.
- Knowledge of BAE Systems Lifecycle Management (LCM) processes and tools.
- Experience with project management reporting.
- Electrical engineering safety qualifications or experience.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree with honours or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology or Science, or an equivalent qualification with appropriate further learning.
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