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Job Title: Principal Signatures Engineer (Non-Acoustics) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing • Lead the development of the Stealth Engineering Above Water Signatures capability, • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design low-signature equipment and systems, • Helping define technical requirements, test methods, and approval criteria, • Reviewing design documents to confirm that above water signature requirements are met, • Leading modelling efforts for radar, infrared, visual, and RF signatures using custom and commercial tools, • Developing testing methodologies to confirm signature performance, • Managing research with internal teams and university partners Essential • A degree (or equivalent experience) in Maths, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM field, • Experience with modelling software or programming tools, • A strong grasp of electromagnetism, radar, or infrared and visual detection technologies, • A postgraduate qualification in a STEM subject, • Experience in defence or large-scale manufacturing 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 Stealth Engineering Department: As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a team tasked with assuring the stealth performance of submarines built in Barrow. From concept system designs to the assessment of the whole submarine as part of major commissioning trials, you will be involved in all aspects of the submarine lifecycle from concept through to support of the in-service fleet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 6th February 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. #LI-GV1 #LI-Onsite

Role: Systems Integration Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Hybrid (Relocation assistance can be provided) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Industry: Defence, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture Experienced Systems Integration Engineer needed in Barrow in Furness to work on cutting edge systems within the defence industry. This role presents an exciting opportunity for future progression for the successful candidate, developing to become the Platform Integration Lead for the Combat Systems Build, Integration and Test team in Barrow. What the role of the Systems Integration Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Systems Integration Engineer will include: • Representing the Combat Systems team while collaborating with the platform teams in Barrow, • Design and compilation of technical specifications to deliver capabilities in supporting the IV&V strategy, • Collaborating with the Combat System domains engineering teams to ensure their systems can be integrated into the platform, • Planning the physical integration and test of systems containing electronic, mechanical and software sub-systems, understanding the potential impact on the whole boat and interfacing systems, • Taking accountability for technical work packages and Combat Systems (CS) equipment, • Leading Platform Integration meetings bringing together key stakeholders to understand technical and programmatic risks and developing action plans to resolve them, • Steering test systems development through implementation of best practice systems lifecycle processes, • Providing leadership, guidance and coaching to other engineers What experience you need to be the successful Systems Integration Engineer: Essential: • Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science), • Knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle with the ability to apply good systems engineering practices to your work, • Awareness of Defence Standards and Industry standards whilst not essential would be an advantage, • Experience of submarine design or combat systems whilst not essential would be an advantage Benefits: Overtime, Private Healthcare,14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Systems Integration Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Senior Quality inspector x 4 Inside IR35 Full time on site.. Play a critical role in building world-class submarines that protect national security. Role Description The role holder: • The role of the Quality Inspector II is to undertake inspections of the product during build in accordance with the relevant inspection and test plans, • Competent Quality professional capable of working under their own initiative and providing guidance to more junior members of the Quality department within own capability and skill base areas, • A member of the Quality team who escalates problems where required, • Conduct Quality activities in accordance with the relevant processes and procedures and update where required, • Domain areas include, but are not limited to: Dimensional Control, Electrical, Paint, Pipe/Mechanical, Radiography, Structural / Steelwork, Non-Destructive Examination (Weld Inspection), Receipt Inspection, Sheet Metalwork, Acoustic Tiling Core Duties The role holder: • Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team, • Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours, • Responsible for conducting conditions management and customer walk-round audits, • Undertake routine Quality inspection activities in their related area with no supervision, • Undertake non-routine/complex activities in their related area with minimal supervision, • Manage own development, • Able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments and processes and apply in their related area, • Liaise / interface with appropriate areas of the business and build effective relationships, • Utilise calibrated measuring equipment to assess and measure tolerances of the product and record any non-conformances, • Responsible for conducting the verification of non-conformances, • Report results of inspections using agreed processes, • Use of Company computer systems and software as appropriate, • The ability to articulate and deliver Quality objectives, • The ability to contribute in team meetings and working groups, • Represent the department at local Quality reviews and liaise with the customer when required, • The ability to write reports and presentations and support others, ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning, • The ability to deliver results Leadership Responsibilities The role holder: • Deputise for the Quality Team Leader as and when required Budget Responsibilities The role holder: • None Competencies Knowledge: • Awareness of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards, • Good understanding of own discipline and end to end requirements within Quality Inspection, • Understand how their own role and team fit into overall objectives of the function, • Knowledge of product safety requirements, • Export requirements knowledge (for example International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) (where applicable), • Knowledge of the Programme Inspection and Test Plan and how it is implemented Skills: • The ability to use and train others in the use of technology and tools applicable to the discipline, • The ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements, • Effective stakeholder management Qualifications: • NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience: Tradal background - time served in trade discipline

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer (Platform Integration) Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Hybrid – (dependent on business needs) Salary: Negotiable (Commensurate with skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: • Representing the Combat Systems team while collaborating with the platform teams in Barrow, • Design and compilation of technical specifications to deliver capabilities in supporting the IV&V strategy, • Collaborating with the Combat System domains engineering teams to ensure their systems can be integrated into the platform, • Planning the physical integration and test of systems containing electronic, mechanical and software sub-systems, understanding the potential impact on the whole boat and interfacing systems, • Taking accountability for technical work packages and Combat Systems (CS) equipment, • Leading Platform Integration meetings bringing together key stakeholders to understand technical and programmatic risks and developing action plans to resolve them, • Steering test systems development through implementation of best practice systems lifecycle processes, • Providing leadership, guidance and coaching to other engineers Your skills and experiences: Essential: • Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science), • Knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle with the ability to apply good systems engineering practices to your work, • Awareness of Defence Standards and Industry standards whilst not essential would be an advantage, • Experience of submarine design or combat systems whilst not essential would be an advantage 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 Combat Systems Build Integration and Test team: As a Principal Systems Engineer (IV&V), you will be performing a host of system engineering and design activities for the execution of the IV&V strategy, primarily focused on physical integration into the submarine platform. This will involve a broad spectrum of tasks involving the design and setup of the facilities and capabilities (Test Rigs) along with supporting the test programmes through to system certification. These activities are pivotal in supporting the design, development, integration and qualification of complex systems for in-build vessels. You will be able to expand your professional network by regularly travelling to other BAE sites. This role presents an exciting opportunity for someone that is interested in future progression with the successful candidate, developing to become the Platform Integration lead for the Combat Systems Build, Integration and Test team in Barrow. Mentoring and support will be provided to help you on that journey. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 4th March 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. #LI-KI1 #LI-Hybrid

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