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Principal Electrical Systems Test Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 81.05 - 81.05 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
We're hiring 2 Principal Engineers to join BAE Systems Submarines for a pivotal contract role focused on Integration & Test of complex electrical systems on one of the UK's most advanced defence programmes.
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About the Role:
Are you a Systems Test Engineer with a background in control systems, rig design, and system validation? This opportunity sits within a team responsible for designing, commissioning, and operating state-of-the-art SIM/STIM test capabilities for Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V) of submarine control systems.
You'll help deliver a demanding test and acceptance schedule-working hands-on with test rigs, creating test scripts, and troubleshooting complex systems that directly impact platform manoeuvrability.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop SIM/STIM test rigs and infrastructure.
* Author, compile, and execute test scripts and test documentation.
* Diagnose and resolve faults within complex system environments.
* Define and deliver system integration and testing plans.
* Support test hardware infrastructure and ensure safe operation.
* Line management of junior test engineers (as required).
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What You'll Need:
* Strong technical background in complex engineering environments.
* Experience in system integration, test planning, and acceptance.
* Familiarity with SIM/STIM environments and test rig development.
* Proven track record compiling and executing technical test scripts.
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Desirable Skills:
* Knowledge of Defence/Industry standards (e.g., Def Stan 00-55/56, IEC 61508).
* Experience with MathWorks tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink for control systems).
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards it (e.g., CEng, MIET).
* Understanding of safety-critical system accreditation processes.
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Qualifications:
* A degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or equivalent relevant experience.
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Background:
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:
* Achieve a work/life balance
* Be appreciated and valued
* Gain security clearance
If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!
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