Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month placement as a Test and Commissioning Engineer in Barrow.
- Earn £25,900 per year.
- Support the testing and verification of submarine systems, working closely with operations teams.
- Must be on track to achieve a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or pass at Master’s level in relevant engineering disciplines.
About the Role
This is a 12-month placement for an Undergraduate Submarines Test and Commissioning Engineer.
Location
Barrow (Cumbria). You will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.
Salary
£25,900 per year.
Role Description
Within the Test and Commissioning function, you will support the verification, testing, and commissioning of submarine systems to ensure they meet required quality, safety, and performance standards. The role involves working closely with Operations build teams to confirm systems have been installed to the appropriate workmanship standards and conducting system walk downs to verify compliance with installation documentation.
Core Duties
- Supporting with the inspection, testing, and commissioning of systems/equipment.
- Commission systems by testing functionality at both equipment and system level, including flushing, pressurising and energising plant, assessing performance and identify defects.
- Support safe working practices by applying plant isolations and removing stored energy from systems.
- Highlighting non-conformance of systems/equipment and reporting clearly and concisely to the other areas of the business.
- Author, Review, and complete Test Documentation in accordance with Engineering Standards, Defence Standards, Health and Safety.
- Develop yourself with support through the commissioning curriculum and demonstrate an understanding of your knowledge by completing the T&C task book.
The Submarines Team
Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.
Qualification Requirements
As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in Computer Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Start Date
21st June 2027
Length of Contract
12 months