Combat Systems Installation & Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Combat Systems Installation & Commissioning Engineer

Location: Scotstoun. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £ 45,000 (dependant on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining effective partnerships with a wide variety of Internal and External stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and internal multi-disciplinary teams

• Supporting installation of Shared Infrastructure related equipment on board ship

• Supporting Installation Inspections, Harbour and Sea Trials where required

• Supporting Integration Test & Trials activities involving Shared Infrastructure

• Involvement with start-up / shut down of equipment under your area of responsibility

• Supporting the management of defects and Observation Reports

• Understanding the need to capture and maintain data generated for use by the project and the tools and techniques used to do so

• Demonstrate a visible commitment to SHE and Quality

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience with Combat Systems equipment

• Good communication skills within a multi-disciplinary team environment

• Knowledge of integration, installation, test, trial and acceptance of equipment

• Knowledge of Physical and Functional integration of Combat System equipment

Desirable:

• IT Networking knowledge

• Electrical installation knowledge

• Maritime Combat Systems experience

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution.

Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation.

Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

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 Installation & Commissioning Team:

As an Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the correctly defined installation and Commissioning of the T26 Shared Infrastructure and associated hardware. The role will ensure that the installed equipment is safe, compliant and fit for use IAW with the agreed design documentation. The role will be expected to liaise with Operations, Planning, CS Physical Integration and CS Co-ordination to align for a smooth transition from stores to ship.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.

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.

Closing Date: 7th January 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 19th January.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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