Airworthiness Future Capability – DigitalEngineering

BAE Systems
Blackpool
1 year ago
Applications closed

Job Title:Airworthiness Future Capability – DigitalEngineering

Location:Samlesbury / Warton / Hybrid.We offer a range of hybrid andflexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiterabout the options for this particularrole.Salary:£54,793 – £60,326 (Commensurate with skills andexperience)

What you’ll be doing:

Responsible for delivering tasks in a timely, consistentand professional manner by: –

  • Establishing and delivering the engineering activitiesaligned with the businesses Digital Engineering transformation,using systems integration & systems engineering techniqueswhilst engaging with Engineering teams and subject matter expertsas appropriate. These will generally involve collaborating across avirtual team, influencing individuals to deliver. Exploitation of learning across Air and other BAE SystemsUnits, as well as the broader industry including regulators,customers and suppliers.Coordinating activities with the other leads on DigitalEngineering transformation.Assisting/advising on the development of toolset optionsand toolset implementations, which support new ways of working,including participating in testing prototype tooling through casestudies/use cases.
  •  Workingalongside Engineering Teams and Regulatory Authorities to developan optimum certification approach for new and novel technologiesand ways of working.Identifyproposals for changes to MRP Part 21 to ensure design organisationapprovals reflect the Digital Engineering transformation.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

  • Degree or HNC/HND or demonstratedexperience in Airworthiness / FutureCapabilityInitialAirworthiness, Certification, Requirements Engineering(DEFSTAN)

Model-BasedSystems Engineering and related techniques, processes & tools(ISO 15288) Exhibits positive behaviour,Integrity, Adaptability, Courage, Collaboration,Creativity

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of Engineering Lifecycle and EngineeringIntegration

Understanding of Safety Engineeringprocesses, practices & toolsBenefits:

As well asa competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employeeshare plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health,wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme,private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also beeligible for an annual incentive.

The Airworthiness and ProductIntegrity Team:This role iswithin the Airworthiness & Product Integrity DigitalEngineering Capability team within the Air Business within BAESystems. The team operates across all Air products (goods andservices) providing product safety, product environmentalsustainability and product security engineering resource to allprogrammes across the business. In addition, the team delivers theindependent assurance activities associated with airworthiness,product safety, product environmental sustainability and productsecurity in a collaborative and supportive environment. Thisspecific role will be within the Initial Airworthiness domain,working in the following areas:

  • Development of the future 6th generationfighter engaging with DE&S and the MAA to ensure thatairworthiness and product integrity in a digital environment isdelivered safely and securely, with appropriate considerations onthe impact on the environment. Exploitation of technologicaladvancements in areas such as autonomy, artificial intelligence andthe continued use of product integrity data linking into thedigital engineering environment. Engaging with international workinggroups in the development of legislation, regulation and standardsassociated with digital certification, autonomy, AI, and productsafety.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll beable to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusiveculture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, andwhere you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcomecandidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections ofthe community who are currently underrepresented within ourindustry, including women, ethnic minorities, people withdisabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure thatour recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you havea disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, ananxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certainassessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potentialreasonable adjustments.

Please beaware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both securityand export control restrictions. These restrictions mean thatfactors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may havepreviously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles youare eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vettingwhere applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuousresidency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for therole, to allow for meaningful security vettingchecks

Closing Date:8th December2024We reserve the right to close this vacancyearly if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application asearly as possible.

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