SMERAS Systems Engineer

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Job Title: SMERAS Systems 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 SMERAS Systems Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

This role could be suitable for Royal Navy Submarine Service leavers with TX in the next 3-6 months who have previous experience with Firefighting / SMERAS from their time in the service e.g. Faslane facility training.

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

What the role of the SMERAS Systems Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the SMERAS Systems Engineer will include:

• 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 SMERAS Systems 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 SMERAS Systems 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!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Engineering

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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