Job Title:               Combat Systems Analysis Engineer
Location:               Flexible, Bristol or Plymouth + Hybrid Working Arrangements 
Compensation:     £43,935.00 - £49,104.00 dependent upon experience + Benefits
Role Type:             Full time / Permanent
Role ID:                 SF59879

 

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Combat Systems Analysis Engineer at our Bristol Babcock Technology Centre, or Plymouth, Devonport.

 

The role
As a Combat Systems Analysis Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the Royal Navy’s submarine combat systems remain mission-ready. 

This is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of naval engineering, focusing on the review of reporting data, identification of Learning from Experience (LFE), and ensuring that documentation and processes are continuously improved.

Day-to-day, you’ll regularly review a wide range of data sources, including Change Enquiries, Design Authority Requirement (DAR) packages, and defect reports (e.g., S2022(S) and UMMS tasks), to identify and prioritize LFE. You will also:

 

Collaborate with equipment authorities to recommend and implement changes, such as updates to technical manuals and maintenance documentation (e.g., BR amendments). Submit and track changes through the relevant change management processes, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Evaluate data to identify trends, underperforming equipment, or recurring issues, and develop recommendations to improve system capability and reliability.

This role combines technical analysis, collaborative problem-solving, and process improvement to ensure that critical combat systems operate at peak performance.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements at ether Bristol or Plymouth, two to three days in the office/onsite and two to three days working from home.

Essential experience of the Combat Systems Analysis Engineer

 

Operational or maintenance engineering experience with submarines or surface ships. Familiarity with defect reporting and management systems such as S2022(S), Operational Deficiencies (OPDEFs), UMMS, or equivalent. A solid understanding of change management processes within a defence or engineering context. A background in naval architecture, marine, mechanical, electrical engineering, or another STEM-related discipline.

 

Qualifications for the Combat Systems Analysis Engineer

 

A degree in a relevant STEM-based subject or equivalent experience (e.g., HND/Foundation Degree with substantial relevant experience).

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

 

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

 

What we offer 

Generous holiday allowance  Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme  Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave  Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

 

Babcock International 
For over a century Babcock  has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

 

Closing date: 20/01/2024

 

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