Electrical Control Systems Engineer

Job title:Electrical Control Systems Engineer

Location:Portsmouth.

Salary:£44,605 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible to the relevant Senior System Engineer (controls) for the conduct of Ship Platform Control System commissioning, operation, maintenance and defect rectification activities on board Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 (T45) Destroyers, Type 23 (T23) Frigates, HUNT class and any contracted tasking, ensuring work is to agreed standards and delivered in the most economical, logical and professional way, with due regard being paid at all times to Safety, Health and the Environment (SHE)
• Applies depth and breadth of knowledge relating to Electrical LV systems in order to resolve the most complex challenges, issues and faults associated with commissioning, operation and performance of systems
• Support the Mechanical Services Team on electrical control aspects of main machinery
• Operate Safe Systems of Work that comply with the company SHE procedures at all times

Your skills and experiences:

• Typically BTEC Level 3 qualified, up to HNC/HND level Advantages
• Typically on an EngTech career path, possibly aspiring to IEng registration
• Familiar with platform management systems and associated sensors and actuators
• Background in Platform Management system

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Controls Services Team (CST):

The Controls Services Team (CST) is a small part of the larger Electrical Services Team and in addition to the core controls work we also assist in more general electrical work. The CST also is responsible for assisting the Mechanical services team with control aspects of propulsion, steering and stabilisation systems.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Closing Date:18th February 2025

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

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