Obsolescence Engineer in Portsmouth

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – 3 days onsite – 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 depending on skills and experience.

Role Description:

The Supportability Engineer (Obsolescence) operates primarily within the sustainability and availability risk domain, supporting the identification, assessment, and mitigation of obsolescence impacts across mechanical, electrical and combat systems. The role focuses on applying engineering judgement, data analysis, and structured processes in the office while combining this with a practical, in the field presence, investigating obsolescence issues and reporting back to ensure continued in-service availability.

Core Duties:

• Analyse engineering, supply chain, and support data to identify and resolve emerging obsolescence issues, escalating where required.
• Contribute to the development of obsolescence resolution options (e.g. substitutions, lifetime buys, minor design changes) and support senior engineers in evaluating trade-offs.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation to support impact assessments and data integration activities.
• Investigate and respond to queries related to obsolescence data and system impacts, ensuring timely and coherent responses.
• Conduct onboard surveys across various vessel classes to identify, assess, and document equipment and components that have become obsolete, supporting lifecycle management and replacement planning.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (engineering, supply chain, support) to ensure relevant data inputs are captured and understood.

Essential Skills:

• Good general engineering knowledge (Mechanical, Electrical or Combat Systems).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Awareness of obsolescence drivers and basic mitigation approaches alongside the importance of regulatory compliance and potential rule sets.
• Preferably from a Maritime/Marine/Royal Navy or Commercial background with an awareness of the defence industry.

The team:

As part of an integrated Supportability Engineering Hub, the role is not limited to a single discipline. You will develop broader supportability competencies and actively contribute across adjacent areas such as maintenance planning, technical publications, and supportability analysis.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 10th July 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.