Commercial Vacancies
Principal Cost Engineer (Ref: 45421)
You will estimate for major changes, sub–contract cost assessment activities and support the preparation of cost engineering as well as negotiating with suppliers and customers in the Combat Systems business area. An experienced team worker you will be committed to achieve tight deadlines. You will be qualified to HNC level or equivalent experience demonstrated by achievement. Other experience such as cost engineering and understanding of the principles of product life cycle as well as technical awareness is important.
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Contracts Manager (Ref: 42472)
In this role you will provide commercial management of designated contracts and sub-contracts within the Combat Systems. You will manage change proposals to extant work including prime contracts, sub-contracts, business development opportunities and also co-ordinate phase review and tender vet actions. You will be an experienced problem solver with an eye for detail and be confident and proactive within a team environment. Previous procurement/commercial experience in the defence industry, negotiation of major sub-contracts and risk management is required for this role.
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Principal Commercial Officer (Ref: 42467)
Providing commercial management of designated contracts and sub-contracts within the Combat Systems, you will handle change proposals, sub-contractors and business development opportunities; co-ordinate phase review and tender vet actions and manage other designated tasks. You will be confident and proactive with good interpersonal and problem solving skills. Previous procurement/commercial experience within the defence industry and negotiation of major sub–contracts and risk management is required for this role. Ideally you will be a Graduate in Engineering or Commercial/Business related subjects but this is not essential.
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Commercial Officer (Ref: 46614)
Joining the Combat System team based in Farnborough, you will support the day to day management of sub contacts, assisting in the resolution of commercial issues and contributing in the drafting of new terms and conditions to suit specific circumstances. Other areas of responsibilities include negotiating, preparing quotations and advising bid teams in line with LCM and tender vet procedures. You will be a strong communicator and effective team member with previous experience of commercial and procurement and good understanding or terms and conditions. Ideally you will be qualified to degree or HNC level or equivalent in a Business or Commercial and Procurement discipline.
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Business Support
Head of Capability Management (Ref: 46554)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced business development professional to shape the future of the Submarine Solutions’ Combat System & Support Directorate. We have a strong position in the design, development and integration of combat systems for the Royal Navy and are looking for an individual who is driven and ambitious with the energy required to capitalise on our strength thereby laying the foundations for delivery of significant growth to the business. In this vital role, you will deliver the Directorate’s commitment to the Integrated Business Plan; report directly to the Submarine Solution's Combat System & Support Director and functionally report to the Business Development & Strategy Director. You will ensure that the Directorate’s vision, strategy and business development is clearly aligned to, and supports, the Submarine Solution’s business strategies and development plans.
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Project Manager – Astute 1-3 Retrofit (Ref: 47300)
As Project Manager you will lead the Astute Boat 1 to 3 Combat System Retrofit activities within the Future Combat Systems business area (comprised of integrated sensors, C4I, navigation and tactical weapons systems). You will develop the requirement for the initial equipments upgrades and replacements required to maintain our capability. You will deal with internal and external stakeholders and key customers. Naturally, you will require a strong background in project management and hold a Degree/ HNC/ Certificate in Project Management.
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Principal Project Leader – Future Combat Systems Whole Life Planning (Ref: 47302)
With the service life of the vessels in the order of 25 years, whole life aspects are becoming increasingly important factors in project decision making and cost trade-off design studies. In this role you will lead the whole life planning activities within the Future Combat Systems business area project management team and support the project teams by leading all aspects of whole life planning across all current and future projects within the business area. Projects within the business area include design and development of combat systems for future Astute Class vessels and Successor as well as upgrades to the in-service flotilla. Naturally, you will require a strong background in project management and hold a Degree/ HNC/ Certificate in Management, Business or Engineering.
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Senior Project Leader – FCS Prototyping and Astute 5 Combat Systems (Ref: 46712)
As Senior Project Leader you will support the project management of Astute Boat 5 Combat System activities including managing the integrated Level 0, 1 and 2 programmes. You must have the ability to work cross functionally and to collate progress and budget information, support risk and opportunity management activities and ensure opportunities continue to be recognised and they are managed towards realisation. Naturally, you will require a strong background in project management and hold a Degree/ HNC/ Certificate in Management, Business or Engineering.
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Operations
Senior Engineer - Combat Systems Integration (Ref: 38247)
With the success and resulting expansion at the Submarine Systems Integration and Support Centre a vacancy has arisen for a Senior Engineer who will join the Functional Integration Group team based at Ash Vale. You will become part of the Integration team and will be required to contribute to the identification of issues emerging from the integration and testing. Additionally you will produce evidence in support of acceptance activities for both internal and external (MoD) use as well as liaising with both internal and external customers as required. You will be enthusiastic, self motivated and possess good communication skills. Other important requirements for this role include qualification to Degree/HNC level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline and previous experience of system design, integration and testing.
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Senior Engineer – Combat Systems Integration (Ref: 46349)
With the success and resulting expansion at the Submarine Systems Integration and Support Centre a vacancy has arisen for a Senior Engineer who will join the Functional Integration Group team based at Ash Vale. You will become part of the Integration team and be required to contribute to the identification of issues emerging from the integration and testing. Additionally you produce evidence in support of acceptance activities for both internal and external (MoD) use as well as liaising with both internal and external customers as required. You will be enthusiastic, self motivated and possess good communication skills. Other important requirements for this role include qualification to Degree/HNC level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline and previous experience of system design, integration and testing
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Project Management
Project Manager – Future Combat Systems Subcontracts (Ref: 47303)
We require a Project Manager to lead the supply chain activities within the Future Combat Systems business area Project Management Team. You will support the team by managing all aspects of supply chain planning across current and future projects within the business area. Projects within the business area include design and development of combat systems for future Astute Class vessels and Successor as well as upgrades to the in-service flotilla. The Combat System comprises of integrated sensors, C4I, navigation and tactical weapons systems. Naturally, you will require a strong background in project management and hold a Degree/ HNC/ Certificate in Management or Business.
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Strategy and Planning
Combat Systems Planning Manager (Ref: 46928)
A Combat Systems Planning Manager is required to plan the Southern Site workscope on all Combat Systems and support projects. You will provide accurate progress information, reporting costs and setting up appropriate tasks for monitoring as well as planning all combat Systems and Support well and managing the Combat System Planning team at the Farnborough site. You will hold a Degree, HNC or equivalent experience and be self-motivated and used to working within a multi-discipline project environment. Experience of planning, analysing and managing multi-million pound projects is important.
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Engineering
UWS Systems Engineer (Ref: 38675)
A Combat Systems Planning Manager is required to plan the Southern Site workscope on all Combat Systems and support projects. You will provide accurate progress information, reporting costs and setting up appropriate tasks for monitoring as well as planning all combat Systems and Support well and managing the Combat System Planning team at the Farnborough site. You will hold a Degree, HNC or equivalent experience and be self-motivated and used to working within a multi-discipline project environment. Experience of planning, analysing and managing multi-million pound projects is important.
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Consultant Engineer - Subsystem Design (Ref: 46882)
In this role you will review and support the mechanical design of subcontracted Combat System equipments; assist in the tender assessment CS equipment that have significant mechanical issues and assist in the acceptance of mechanical designs of subcontracted Combat System equipments. Naturally, you will have experience in Naval / Marine engineering, Commercial and Financial experience commensurate with managing contracts with value greater than £10m and be a Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
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Consultant Engineer – Physical Design (Ref: 46797)
In this role you will manage the Common Combat System Physical Design Team including the Common Combat Systems Interface to Platform Engineering for Astute Boats 4-7 and successor. You will also manage the evolving Common Combat Systems Physical Design; ensure that all appropriate engineering processes are applied; own and manage the Physical Design Resource to ensure that appropriate resources are available to support the other Combat System activities; and own and manage the Common Cabinet & Common Console evolving design, maximising their implementation across the Submarine Flotilla. Naturally, you will have extensive knowledge of large scale systems design, hands on experience of physical interface design & definition in a system of systems environment, experience of leading innovative design teams, experience of marine/submarine installation standards, and experience in liaising with multiple subcontractors and hold a Degree/HNC or equivalent in engineering or related discipline.
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Senior Engineer – Navigation System (Ref: 47159)
As Senior Engineer you will shape the future of submarine combat systems based at either Weymouth or Ash Vale. Against a backdrop of the ongoing Astute and successor submarine build programmes and the in-service flotilla maintenance planning cycles, the team is taking on the challenge of evolving a single open combat system design. You will participate in a dynamic cross-functional/pan industry team, delivering innovative, affordable and sustainable open combat system solutions. You will be educated to at least HNC / Degree level in an IT, Scientific or Engineering discipline. Ideally you will be a creative lateral thinker who enjoys the challenges associated with the introduction of innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
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Principal Engineer – Security (Ref: 47131)
As Principal Engineer you will shape the future of submarine combat systems. Based at either Weymouth or Ash Vale you will provide security expertise to the Common Combat System, liaising with the CCS team, customers and subcontractor to define the security solutions and maintain the policies. You will be educated to at least HNC / Degree level in an IT, Scientific or Engineering discipline. Previous experience of INFOSEC Security & Accreditation, security implementation within complex IT and application of COTS based processing and open architecture design is essential.
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Principal Engineer - Common Infrastructure (Ref: 47129)
As Principal Engineer you will shape the future of submarine combat systems. You will be based in Weymouth or Ash Vale and lead tasks, identifying and championing new common infrastructure design opportunities and reducing the current high level of dependency between hardware/software and applications as well as liaising with the customer. You will be educated to at least HNC / Degree level in an IT, Scientific or Engineering discipline. Previous experience of systems engineering, data management within system design and application of COTS based processing and open architecture design is essential.
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Senior/Principal Engineer (Ref: 47172)
We need an experienced engineer to join the Combat Systems team. You will be lead engineer on the Above Water Systems equipment that forms part of the Astute Class Combat System, entailing extensive liaison with the Barrow shipyard, our major suppliers, and the MoD customer. To succeed in this demanding role, you will possess knowledge of submarine combat systems (and ideally of relevant equipments). You will also be a good communicator, with strong influencing skills on hold a Relevant Engineering BTEC or Degree.
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Customer Support
TA Advisor (Ref: 47279)
BAE Systems Submarine Solutions has a contract to act as a Technical Authority (TA) in providing the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with technical advice, and other services to support Astute class submarines when they enter into service. As deputy TAA you will interface with MoD stakeholders, TA Team and other areas of Submarine Business to offer technical advice and ensure it has been properly understood. With an authoritative knowledge of submarine operations you will have the ability to represent BAE Systems Submarines technical expertise to MoD up to Commodore level on a daily basis at Abbey Wood. Additionally experience as a Weapons Engineering Officer, or Marine Engineering Officer aboard HM Submarines will suit this role.
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