Job Title: Firefighting / SMERAS Systems Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please Salary: What you’ll be doing:
Design of Firefighting, and/or Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines
Undertake functional design activities, modelling and Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications
Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers
Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team
Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Experience in the design of fixed firefighting systems – ideally in Familiarity with systems and equipment involving; firefighting hose reels/nozzles, pumps, water mist systems, Aqueous Film Forming Foam, Experience in high-pressure systems, or life-support technologies
Demonstrated Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation
Desirable:
Knowledge of platform-level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability
Previous experience with Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, hyperbaric chambers/sub-sea pressure environments
Benefits:
As well as a The Firefighting / SMERAS Systems Engineering team:
As a Firefighting / SMERAS Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine of Firefighting, and/or Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems. This includes system-level design, technical Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export Closing Date: 28th November 2025
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