Systems Engineer (Power and Propulsion Solutions)

Job Description

Job title: Systems Engineer (Power and Propulsion Solutions)

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

Salary: £34,000

What you’ll be doing:

• Opportunity to join our Power and Propulsion Solutions (PPS) team that supports our electric powertrains and energy storage systems. These include amongst others our Hybrid-electric vehicles
• Responsible for performing Engineering tests in support of system development, system integration and vehicle certification activities, including type approval for compliance with EU regulations and directives
• Ensuring the vehicles are tuned for an optimal solution for total vehicle efficiency and driving performance
• Responsible for investigations into in-service equipment failures and testing to enable root cause to be understood

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, Automotive systems or other safety related systems
• Experience of conducting engineering investigations
• Experience using tools for data analysis and simulations such as Excel and Matlab
• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific/engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of electric powertrains and high voltage energy storage systems
• Able to demonstrate and understanding of networked based communication tools (CANBus) e.g. CANalyzer and their uses
• Familiarisation with Automotive industry standards (ISO 26262, SAEJ1939 etc.)

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electronic Systems team:

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

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.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 12th September 2024

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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