Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineer

Would you like to play a key role in resolving technical issues and performing in-service failure investigations for the multiple power electronics systems in our naval ships? We currently have a vacancy for an Electronics Engineer at our Broad Oak site in Portsmouth.

As an Electronics Engineer you will be the technical lead for a number of deployed naval power electronics systems. You will be responsible for resolving predominantly electronic component operational and obsolescence issues encompassing a wide range of technologies while providing engineering support to manufacturing.

This role will encompass working with internal and external customers as the technical lead on multiple power electronics systems. You will provide a technical consultancy service to our manufacturing departments and to the equipment's end users.

Your main responsibilities as an Electronics Engineer will include:

Technical Lead encompassing a wide range of electronic technologies covering both analogue and digital domains

Resolution of electronic and assembly issues arising within manufacturing

Resolution of operational issues on deployed naval electronic systems

Addressing electronic component and materials obsolescence issues

Undertaking bid support activities

Performing failure trend analysis

Your skills and qualifications:

Essentials:

Degree in relevant subject

Proficiency in diagnosing analogue and digital equipment to component level

Proficiency in post design services activities on electronic equipment

Effective oral and written communication skills

Experienced in electrical safe working practices

Desirables:

Experience in electricity generation and control systems

Live working on electrical power systems

Power supply and control design techniques

Experience with microprocessor based systems

Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status

What we're looking for in you:

Within this role we are looking for someone to communicate clearly across Functions, Business Streams & Project boundaries, and work effectively at all levels in the organisation.

You will have the ability to take on tasks independently, provide added value and constructively challenge with confidence & respect if needed.

Location: Broad Oak

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Flexible Working: At Maritime Services, we embrace flexible and modern working arrangements and feel this is an important part of the benefits that we have on offer. It helps us to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role can be undertaken either full time, part time, job share, flexible hours or we would welcome your suggestions for how we could make this role fit your circumstances.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us. Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the business

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats. With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more.

We recognise that an inclusive and diverse workplace - where all employees feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential - is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it's good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people.

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/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.