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Engineer – Support Engineering (LSA & Supply Support)

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Job Description

Job Title: Engineer – Support Engineering (LSA & Supply Support)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, hybrid

Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of maintenance solutions for the Dreadnought programme by identifying spare parts requirements and developing maintenance task instructions. You’ll work closely with engineering data, technical documentation, and a range of stakeholders to support effective through-life support and sustainment activities.

You’ll play a key role in analysing engineering information, breaking down equipment structures, and supporting Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities across major submarine programmes.

Core duties:

  • Create maintenance solutions for the Dreadnought programme, including identifying spares and onboard support requirements
  • Collate and review technical information including drawings and manuals
  • Interpret engineering drawings and break down equipment into disassembly sequences
  • Develop and write maintenance task instructions
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support programme delivery
  • Support Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) and Supply Support activities across submarine programmes

Essential Skills:

  • Previous stakeholder management experience
  • Confident communication skills with the ability to engage across multiple teams
  • Competent using computer systems and digital tools
  • Ability to interpret and work with technical information
  • Experience working with TeamCentre
  • Engineering qualification or previous experience within an engineering environment
  • Awareness or experience of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities

The Logistic Support Analysis Team:

The team is made up of experienced professionals supporting both the Dreadnought and Astute programmes, with a primary focus on identifying and managing spare parts requirements for maintenance activities. Although this role is focused on the Dreadnought programme, there will also be opportunities to gain exposure to the Astute programme and wider submarine support activities. The team continues to grow, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within Integrated Logistics Support. You’ll benefit from a flexible and hybrid working environment, ongoing programme activity, and long-term job stability. Relocation support packages are available across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.

Closing Date: 16th July 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please apply as early as possible.

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About BAE Systems

We protect what matters.

We’re a skilled, collaborative, and increasingly diverse community of around 100,000 people in over 40 countries, creating some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land, and security solutions.

At our core is an overarching purpose – we play our part in protecting those who protect us, making the future more secure for everyone. Those who connect with our purpose feel pride in being part of something bigger; motivated by their ability to make a difference by creating bold, pioneering products and services that can change the world we live in.

To do this, we must always look to the future to find new ways and new ideas to advance – whilst putting our people front and centre. Championing better ways of doing things, striving for excellence in everything we do, being more efficient and sustainable.

We have a 40+ year heritage of working in data and security. Since 2000, we have expanded rapidly through the digital revolution, working in multiple industries and building our portfolio of cutting edge solutions. Our new company, Digital Intelligence, launched at the beginning of 2022 bringing together digital capabilities from across the BAE Systems Group.

To secure our ambitious future, we are committed to investing in our people, with the tools, support and inclusive environment for you to embrace a fulfilling career. Life at BAE Systems is always dynamic and challenging, with immense opportunity, and lifelong development available to all.

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just stepping out into the world of work, we’ve a wide range of career opportunities available. Whether it's engineering or technology, project management or manufacturing, you'll be helping our customers protect what really matters.

  • Opportunities - 

Working at BAE Systems brings immense opportunity. A long and fulfilling career, with first-class training and lifelong development available to all, with all the support to help make it happen.
 
The scale at which we operate generates endless opportunities to work across diverse roles, specialisms, cultures and countries. Achieving our growth ambitions needs everyone to own their role and find their unique place. This is a place to be curious, build your network, feel empowered and motivated by your team, sharing in our purpose to protect what matters and create a safer future. 

As many of our team can demonstrate, it’s possible to have multiple careers throughout your time here. There’s always the opportunity to retrain or reskill, whether through a formal programme or exploring our on demand virtual learning platform where you can explore tailored resources aligned to each of our functions.  

  • Learning beyond your role - 

We provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and our employee resource groups, which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.

  • Learning and resources -  

Lifelong learning is a reality at BAE Systems, and we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and supportive employer, helping everyone build a career to be proud of, delivering our purpose of protecting those that protect us all.

Our resources are accessible at any time and from any device and consider inclusive learning styles by offering these through a variety of platforms such as videos, books, guides and structured virtual learning programmes through our digital learning plaform, Spark.

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