Engineering Specialist – Seamanship, Fire Certification and Operability

Job Title: Engineering Specialist – Seamanship & Fire Certification

Location: Scotstoun, Glasgow

Salary: up to £64,600 dependent on experience

Referral: £1,000

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 the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, 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.

Job Description:

As an Engineering Specialist within the Seamanship & Fire Certification team, you will be responsible for ensuring the Type 26 programme achieves and maintains compliance with Naval Authority Fire Certification requirements. This includes the development and delivery of Part A and Part B Fire Certification submissions in accordance with DSA 03 standards. You will provide specialist Royal Navy operational expertise to support platform safety, operability and survivability, overseeing the development of Standard and Emergency Operating Procedures and incorporating lessons learned from commissioning activities. Particular focus will be placed on Fighting the Internal Battle principles and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) protection requirements.

Core Duties:

• Apply specialist maritime engineering knowledge and Royal Navy operational experience to support platform safety, operability, certification and acceptance activities across the Type 26 programme.
• Lead the identification, assessment and management of Fire Safety hazards, ensuring risks are reduced to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) and remain compliant throughout the vessel lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise and assurance during operational evaluations, influencing design decisions and supporting the delivery of safe, effective and operationally capable systems.
• Manage Fire and Recoverability activities across the Type 26 programme, ensuring compliance with Naval Authority requirements and supporting vessel survivability, resilience and damage control objectives.
• Develop, review and maintain fire testing technical specifications, coordinating testing activities and analysing results to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and programme requirements.
• Develop and implement processes, standards and competency frameworks to ensure personnel operating the Mission Bay Handling System are Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP), maintaining operational readiness and safe system operation.

Essential Skills:

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience within an engineering, technology or scientific discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional registration) and member of a relevant professional institution.
• Strong knowledge of Royal Navy operating procedures, maritime operations and ship safety requirements.
• Experience applying engineering standards, regulations and codes of practice within complex engineering
• Knowledge of Lloyd’s Register rules, Naval Authority requirements and regulatory frameworks relating to vessel certification and acceptance

Type 26 Chief Engineer Team – Whole Ship and Platform

The team is integral in providing the Chief Engineer with the support required to ensure that the T26 meets its design intent, is Safe to Operate and able to sail on First of Class Sea Trials. Ensuring that the RN receives a vessel that meets its 1SLs expectations for the next generation of ASW vessels.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role.

Closing Date: 20th November 2026

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