Principal Engineer (SDS Training Specialist)
Principal Engineer (SDS Training Specialist)
Would you like to play a key role in the provision of training services for the UK's Submarine service? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Engineer (Training Specialist) at our Broad Oak site in Portsmouth.
As a Training Specialist within the Submarine Design Services (SDS) team, you will be providing training analysis, design, and assurance for the submarine platform, which will be delivered to Royal Navy personnel.
This role will provide you with the unique opportunity to influence the development of a new area of the business, leading to exciting progression opportunities as the team grows.
Your main responsibilities as a Principal Engineer (SDS Training Specialist) will involve:
Delivering the support to the Astute Class Training Providers (ACTP) in both In-Service and Submarine Build Contracts
Providing training specialist support to In-Service and Submarine Build Contracts
Taking a lead on the assessment, processing, research and timely answering of data requests from the Astute Class Training Providers (ACTP)
Delivering data to the ACTPs, maintaining records on the appropriate query databases, and ensuring correct accounting is undertaken for security and export control
Being responsible to the Line Manager, for the conduct for one or more TNAs, in accordance with the associated project policies, standards and processes, and LCM HB 07/07
Being responsible to the Line Manager for the conduct of learning design, in accordance with associated project policies, standards and processes, aligned to the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)
Being responsible to the Line Manager for the development and delivery of training media - (including but not limited to CAI and CBT), to support the learning specifications
Undertaking of internal and external evaluation tasks aligned to training support activities.
Your skills and qualifications:
Essential:
Experience in training analysis, design, or assurance
Experience in the Maritime Defence Industry
Strong IT Skills
Desirable:
Knowledge of Royal Navy organisation / MoD operations
Knowledge/ experience of submarine design or operation
Experience in training software applications
What we're looking for in you:
You will be a strong communicator, able to liaise and interact with various stakeholders at all levels.
You will be able to work well in a small team, but also work proactively to your own initiative.
Location: Broad Oak, Portsmouth
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, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
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 Submarines - Complex Systems and Support
Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. It currently employs approximately 7,700 people, with 500 of these working for Complex Systems & Support (CS&S) across our sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Ash Vale, Broad Oak, Filton, Frimley and Weymouth.
We are currently responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of the Royal Navy's latest and most capable generation of attack submarines, as well as their intelligent Combat Systems trusted to detect threats in the naval environment.
Our Complex Systems and Support team designs, builds, integrates and supports all of the submarine combat systems in the UK fleet - essentially, the eyes and ears of each platform. We provide through-life support for combat systems, sensors and radars, and deliver complex programmes and technologies by applying expert programme management and world-class engineering.
BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.
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