Location: Helensburgh, UK
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Posted: 4 days ago
Deadline: Open
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Entry-level Electrical/Electronic Field Engineer role maintaining navigation systems on current and next-generation nuclear submarines, with hands-on training, sea deployments and opportunities for UK/US travel.
About the role
We're looking for an Electrical / Electronic Field Engineer to join our team at an entry level based from Faslane, Helensburgh. This role benefits from our 9/75 working pattern offering a 9 day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off.
You'll be working on the maintenance of the SWS (Strategic Weapon System) Navigation Sub-system for the current in service and next generation Nuclear Submarines.
The successful candidate will:
Conduct corrective, preventative maintenance for the SWS Navigation Sub-system.
Go to sea for short periods of time.
Be required to travel to the US (typically once a year) and within the UK to attend meetings, training and maintenance support.
This role would suit an Engineer with a minimum of a HNC and some experience in a hands-on Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical role. We'd also be open to applications from a Graduate in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or related subject looking for a hands-on Electrical / Electronic Engineering role.
In return this role will provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well
So if you're interested in joining a growing team who are part of a programme of national importance then there has never been a better time to apply.
The successful candidate must be a sole UK Passport holder and achieve the appropriate level (DV) of security clearance.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
Minimum of a HNC with some experience in a hands-on Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical role or a Graduate in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or related subject looking for a hands-on Electrical / Electronic Engineering role.
Be able to follow procedural documentation.
Promote a positive health‑and‑safety culture.
Pro-active approach to providing solutions to emergent challenges.
Proficient experience of Microsoft Office Software suite.
Good communications and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
Team player
Desired Skills
Knowledge of SWS
Knowledge of Inertial Navigation Concepts
How to apply
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