Firefighting Systems Design Engineer

Sector: Client Delivery, Defence, Engineering Type: Permanent

Contact: Nick Taylor Job Published: 1 day ago

Job Title: Firefighting Systems Design Engineer

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

Role Type: Permanent

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

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

What the role of the Firefighting Systems Design Engineer entails:

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

What experience you need to be the successful Firefighting Systems Design Engineer:

• 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.
• Experience in high‑pressure systems, or life‑support technologies
• Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioning
• Demonstrated leadership – either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership
• Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation
• Knowledge of platform‑level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability
• Previous experience with Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, hyperbaric chambers/sub‑sea pressure environments

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Firefighting Systems Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don\’t miss out!