SMERAS Systems Engineer

Description

• Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team
• Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications
• Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis
• Design of Firefighting, and/or Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines
• Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews
• Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers

Requirements

Our client, an established defence manufacturing firm in Barrow in Furness, require an experienced SMERAS Systems Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) **

This role could be suitable for Royal Navy Submarine Service leavers with TX in the next 3-6 months who have previous experience with Firefighting / SMERAS from their time in the service e.g. Faslane facility training.

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 Qualification (ideally within a STEM subject).
• Experience in the design of fixed firefighting systems – ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub-sea)
• Familiarity with systems and equipment involving; firefighting hose reels/nozzles, pumps, water mist systems, Aqueous Film Forming Foam, etc.
• Previous experience with Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, hyperbaric chambers/sub-sea pressure environments
• Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioning
• Demonstrated leadership – either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership
• Experience in high-pressure systems, or life-support technologies
• Knowledge of platform-level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability
• Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation

Benefits

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience

Location: Mostly Remote – 2 days every 2 weeks in Barrow in Furness

Training + Development

Interview process

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