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Job Title: Configuration Engineer

Location: Cowes, we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £45,000 dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing assistance to the Configuration Manager (CM) and assisting with the day-to-day activities on both development (in house) and support (customer facing) activities
• Assisting in the running of the configuration Control board and providing supporting information, minutes etc
• Reviewing and approving Change Forms for completion and accuracy
• Assisting the Configuration Manager in maintaining the Build State of each delivered radar system
• Assisting the CM in the creation and processing of changes that require customer approval
• Interpreting the Build State data supplied by the customer and make changes to the company’s database where necessary
• Supporting the CM regarding conflict / query resolution
• Producing the information to be used in customer audits and then assisting in the creation of the audit reports to the satisfaction of all attendees both internal and external

Your skills and experiences:

• HNC qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or proven experience working in a CM or Change Control environment, at or working towards IEng status (or equivalent)
• High degree of IT literacy, level of initiative with an eye for detail and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of the project team
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels and must be able to work with minimal supervision, be pro-active, diligent, have strong team-working ability and be committed to a delivery culture
• Knowledge of CM principles, processes and standards, nationally and internationally would be desirable but not essential

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The BAE Systems Naval Radar team:

BAE Systems Naval Radar provides Radar products and support services to a diverse range of customers worldwide. This role will provide configuration management support as part of a team currently delivering new radar systems to non-UK customers and also delivering capability upgrades to the Royal Navy over the next 10 years. You will also have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, with the potential to move into a Configuration managers or consultancy role in the future.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 13th November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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