Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role This is a very exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The engineer will be confident in their abilities to research and identify cutting-edge solutions for novel and challenging problems, whilst taking pride in their attention to detail and design integrity. The role seeks an engineer with a good understanding of powertrain architectures, power distribution systems, and experience with the design and test of various power supply topologies. Familiarity in the field of wide-bandgap semiconductors like Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) is desired but not essential. All of our engineers from time to time are required to manage projects, the successful candidate will therefore show an aptitude for directing and coordinating project activities and have strong communication/interpersonal skills for working across all departments within the organisation. Essentials: Create new electronics designs from first principle, through the development lifecycle to production release Power supply design AD-DC, DC-DC, Inversion Experience with one or more of the following topologies: Phase-Shift Full-Bridge, Resonant LLC Half/Full-Bridge, Flyback, Buck/Boost, 3-Phase Inverter (up to 100kW) General knowledge of power switching devices - MOSFETs, Si-IGBT (Wide-Bandgap desired) Experience with the design and optimisation of gate-drive circuitry High Frequency Transformer and Magnetics design A good understanding of thermal management techniques for through-hole and surface mount devices The ability to use modelling and simulation to facilitate design and prototyping Good knowledge in both digital and analogue design concepts Design for LVD/EMC Compliance Development of requirements specifications and test procedures System level integration and testing Experience of filter design and implementation Desirables: High Voltage Experience up to 5kV Thermal modelling experience Motor design and control (BLDC, PMSM, Induction, Axial/Radial Flux) Embedded, FPGA, CPLD Serial Comms Protocol: Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, CAN-FD General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; 'Do the right thing even when no one is looking.' Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role This is a very exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The engineer will be confident in their abilities to research and identify cutting-edge solutions for novel and challenging problems, whilst taking pride in their attention to detail and design integrity. The role seeks an engineer with a good understanding of powertrain architectures, power distribution systems, and experience with the design and test of various power supply topologies. Familiarity in the field of wide-bandgap semiconductors like Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) is desired but not essential. All of our engineers from time to time are required to manage projects, the successful candidate will therefore show an aptitude for directing and coordinating project activities and have strong communication/interpersonal skills for working across all departments within the organisation. Essentials: Create new electronics designs from first principle, through the development lifecycle to production release Power supply design AD-DC, DC-DC, Inversion Experience with one or more of the following topologies: Phase-Shift Full-Bridge, Resonant LLC Half/Full-Bridge, Flyback, Buck/Boost, 3-Phase Inverter (up to 100kW) General knowledge of power switching devices - MOSFETs, Si-IGBT (Wide-Bandgap desired) Experience with the design and optimisation of gate-drive circuitry High Frequency Transformer and Magnetics design A good understanding of thermal management techniques for through-hole and surface mount devices The ability to use modelling and simulation to facilitate design and prototyping Good knowledge in both digital and analogue design concepts Design for LVD/EMC Compliance Development of requirements specifications and test procedures System level integration and testing Experience of filter design and implementation Desirables: High Voltage Experience up to 5kV Thermal modelling experience Motor design and control (BLDC, PMSM, Induction, Axial/Radial Flux) Embedded, FPGA, CPLD Serial Comms Protocol: Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, CAN-FD General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; 'Do the right thing even when no one is looking.' Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Title: Principal Engineer (Platform Management Systems - through life support) Location: Barrow-In-Furness or Fass Lane (Clyde). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Being the point of contact with the customer (MOD and RN) on all aspects of PMS and integrated systems at a working level Liaising with Automatic Vehicle Control both BAE and MOD on integrating PMS and AVC at the SCC Working with Human Factors and Operability to develop the Human Computer Interface and Consuls Solutions at the CCC, SCC and Electronic Damage Control Management System (ECDMS) Stakeholder in the production of the Warnings Management Solution for Whole Boat. This will involve multiple and ongoing workshops and document reviews Development of Dreadnought EDCMS in conjunction with MOD and Software Engineers, presenting this output to In-service Flag Officer Sea Trainer and MOD Your skills and experiences: Essential: Submarine experience Excellent communication skills and produce documents to a high standard Desirable: CEng/IEng certified 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 PMS through life support team: This is a new team working under the PMS process and governance lead (PMS P&G), we are responsible for delivering through life support solutions for PMS and other integrated systems. This role is an opportunity to demonstrate your in-depth submarine and support knowledge and ability to impart the information to others, often leading the problem-solving process giving a real opportunity to influence the PMS and integrated systems on Dreadnought and SSNA, this for the right candidate will lead to further career progression. 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: 30th April 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.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Principal Engineer (Platform Management Systems - through life support) Location: Barrow-In-Furness or Fass Lane (Clyde). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Being the point of contact with the customer (MOD and RN) on all aspects of PMS and integrated systems at a working level Liaising with Automatic Vehicle Control both BAE and MOD on integrating PMS and AVC at the SCC Working with Human Factors and Operability to develop the Human Computer Interface and Consuls Solutions at the CCC, SCC and Electronic Damage Control Management System (ECDMS) Stakeholder in the production of the Warnings Management Solution for Whole Boat. This will involve multiple and ongoing workshops and document reviews Development of Dreadnought EDCMS in conjunction with MOD and Software Engineers, presenting this output to In-service Flag Officer Sea Trainer and MOD Your skills and experiences: Essential: Submarine experience Excellent communication skills and produce documents to a high standard Desirable: CEng/IEng certified 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 PMS through life support team: This is a new team working under the PMS process and governance lead (PMS P&G), we are responsible for delivering through life support solutions for PMS and other integrated systems. This role is an opportunity to demonstrate your in-depth submarine and support knowledge and ability to impart the information to others, often leading the problem-solving process giving a real opportunity to influence the PMS and integrated systems on Dreadnought and SSNA, this for the right candidate will lead to further career progression. 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: 30th April 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.
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Product Assurance (Survival Systems) Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £40,000+ depending on experience What you'll be doing: Delivery of assurance to the Platform Authority, in line with Dreadnought Alliance technical governance, for firefighting and Submarine escape systems Production of technical documents in the assessment of system capability or performance Provide expert advice and guidance in own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify risks Work with stakeholders from both the Dreadnought Alliance and other organisations including ship builder, project planners and other subject matter experts Ensure the submarine is safe, delivered on time and to budget on behalf of the customer Assessing and advising on system design change, defects, contract requirements and management of hazards Your skills and experiences: Essential: Strong knowledge and engineering experience of fixed firefighting systems Awareness of Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance Engineering/STEM degree or equivalent Desirable: Knowledge of maritime abandonment and rescue systems Awareness of design configuration control Awareness of submarine design 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 ESO Subsys team: Working closely within the Dreadnought Engineering Platform Group and reporting to the Alliance Chief Engineer, the candidate will, under direction and guidance of a system group manager, work very closely with Technical Leads from other areas to fully understand and realise system interdependencies and constraints. The candidate will liaise regularly with other Engineering System Owner teams across the Engineering Platform group and will be required to engage daily with ship builder engineers delivering design and build activity 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: 30th April 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.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Product Assurance (Survival Systems) Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £40,000+ depending on experience What you'll be doing: Delivery of assurance to the Platform Authority, in line with Dreadnought Alliance technical governance, for firefighting and Submarine escape systems Production of technical documents in the assessment of system capability or performance Provide expert advice and guidance in own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify risks Work with stakeholders from both the Dreadnought Alliance and other organisations including ship builder, project planners and other subject matter experts Ensure the submarine is safe, delivered on time and to budget on behalf of the customer Assessing and advising on system design change, defects, contract requirements and management of hazards Your skills and experiences: Essential: Strong knowledge and engineering experience of fixed firefighting systems Awareness of Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance Engineering/STEM degree or equivalent Desirable: Knowledge of maritime abandonment and rescue systems Awareness of design configuration control Awareness of submarine design 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 ESO Subsys team: Working closely within the Dreadnought Engineering Platform Group and reporting to the Alliance Chief Engineer, the candidate will, under direction and guidance of a system group manager, work very closely with Technical Leads from other areas to fully understand and realise system interdependencies and constraints. The candidate will liaise regularly with other Engineering System Owner teams across the Engineering Platform group and will be required to engage daily with ship builder engineers delivering design and build activity 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: 30th April 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.