Senior Systems Engineer reference: 1183372401

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: £51,941 - £58,105 dependent upon experience + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF62147

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 Senior Systems Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll join a team working on developing a Systems Engineering capability in support of ongoing maintenance projects for submarines across all classes currently in-service for the Royal Navy. Day to day, you’ll be embedded within the Submarine Project Engineering Team (SPET) working on developing the Systems Engineering approach to delivering technical risk management, requirements management and allowing incremental assurance and acceptance. Your key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Chief Engineer and Project Engineering Managers (PEM) within SPET to drive the projects through the Engineering Product Lifecycle by facilitating and supporting technical gate reviews and tailoring the lifecycle as appropriate. Engaging with discipline leads around the business to develop robust management plans and processes that can be used across projects. Managing your workload independently to ensure tasks are progressed in parallel and key delivery dates are met. Championing a Systems Engineering approach within the business. Identifying best practice from other areas of the business where applicable to aid in the development of engineering solutions.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.

Essential experience of the Senior Systems Engineer

Experience in using and authoring engineering documentation (such as processes, guidance documentation & management plans) Understand Systems Engineering principles iaw ISO 15288. Ability to work independently, challenge the status quo and make judgments based on incomplete information is essential. Strong communication skills and ability to converse at all levels and influence others to achieve your goals.

Qualifications for the Senior Systems Engineer

Degree Level qualifications in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics discipline however we will consider applicants that can demonstrate relevant vocational experience if this isn’t held Hold, or be willing to proactively work towards, professional recognition as an Incorporated / Chartered Engineer with an appropriate Engineering Institution.

Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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: 02/04/2025

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