Obsolescence Engineer

Job Title: Obsolescence Engineer

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – 3 days onsite – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

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 the 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.

Role Description:

The Supportability Engineer (Obsolescence) operates primarily within the sustainability and availability risk domain, supporting the identification, assessment, and mitigation of obsolescence impacts across mechanical, electrical and combat systems. The role focuses on not only applying engineering judgement, data analysis, and structured processes in the office but combines this with a practical, in the field presence, jumping onboard ships at Portsmouth Naval Base, speaking with ships staff, investigating obsolescence issues and reporting back – all to ensure continued in-service availability.

Core Duties:

• Analyse engineering, supply chain, and support data to identify and resolve emerging obsolescence issues, escalating where required
• Contribute to the development of obsolescence resolution options (e.g. substitutions, lifetime buys, minor design changes) and supporting senior engineers in evaluating trade-offs
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation to support impact assessments and data integration activities
• Investigate and respond to queries related to obsolescence data and system impacts, ensuring timely and coherent responses
• Conduct onboard surveys across various vessel classes to identify, assess, and document equipment and components that have become obsolete, supporting lifecycle management and replacement planning
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (engineering, supply chain, support) to ensure relevant data inputs are captured and understood

Essential Skills:

• You will have good general engineering knowledge (Mechanical, Electrical or Combat Systems)
• You will have the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• You will have awareness of obsolescence drivers and basic mitigation approaches alongside the importance of regulatory compliance and potential rule sets
• You will preferably come from a Maritime /Marine/Royal Navy or Commercial background with an awareness of the defence industry

The team:

As part of an integrated Supportability Engineering Hub, the role is not limited to a single discipline. You will develop broader supportability competencies and actively contribute across adjacent areas such as maintenance planning, technical publications, and supportability analysis. This flexible, cross-skilled approach enables the team to respond dynamically to programme priorities and deliver cohesive through-life engineering outcomes.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 10th July 2026

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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