Commissioning Engineer - Electrical (Strategic Weapons)

In this role, you'll be responsible for supervising and performing commissioning activities to support delivery of the Strategic Weapon System on the UK's next generation of ballistic nuclear submarine platforms. You'll oversee 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 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, 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.


• HNC (or equivalent) in an Electrical discipline, or relevant experience desirable for Engineer level
• Experience in testing and commissioning electrical/electronic systems desirable for Engineer
• Knowledge of installation and testing of fibre optic interfaces (advantageous)
• Awareness of authorised documentation and test standards
• Experience in electrical installations
• Working towards or planning professional registration (support available)
  
  Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Salary: £37,091+ (Commensurate with skills and experience), Here you'll 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. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.