S&ES Integration & Optimisation Engineer

Job Title: F35 S&ES Integration & Optimisation Engineer (Systems and Equipment Services)

Location: Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role .

Salary: £4 7,683 + Depending on Skillset
What you'll be doing:
  • Identify and implement technical optimisation opportunities through various methods such as assessment of R&M (Reliability and Maintainability) data, trend analysis, team suggestions, and the FRACAS (Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System) process
  • Develop and progress Launch Packs for identified improvements including preparation of funding requests and briefing documentation
  • Support internal and external reviews by providing necessary documentation including contributions to LCMS (Lifecycle Management System) reviews, RMIPs (Reliability and Maintainability Improvement Processes), and Engineering Investigations (EIs)
  • Act as the liaison between R&M data and improvement opportunities working with appropriate teams to translate insights into actionable changes, including requesting or supporting data analytics efforts
  • Collaborate with the Programme Management Lead on improvement initiatives ensuring integration with programme plans and reporting requirements
  • Ensure all improvement initiatives drive either cost reduction or enhanced availability of products or services
  • Provide support for requirements management including evaluation of initial customer requirements, evidence collation, and development of Vendor Statements of Work (VSOWs) for suppliers
  • Provide bid support as required contributing to technical inputs and solution development
  • Deliver LCMS support as necessary across sustainment and programme phases
  • Support sustainment change management to ensure continuous alignment with operational and customer needs
  • Assist with engineering and integration issues ensuring the successful delivery of products and services in accordance with programme expectations Your skills and experiences:

    Essential Skills:
    • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
    • Technical background (engineering, ILS, or support engineering)
    • Proactive and adaptable with a collaborative team approach
    • Experience with Jira and Confluence
    • Ability to identify and deliver technical improvements (e.g., R&M, FRACAS, LCMS)
      Desirable Skills:
      • Proficient in Excel (data analysis and reporting)
      • Experience using Tableau
      • Bid and requirements management support experience
        Benefits:

        As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

        The F-35 Sustainment team:

        The F-35 Sustainment Team is a well-established and forward-thinking organisation focused on optimising our work scope while continuously seeking new opportunities for growth. We are committed to supporting the readiness of the warfighter, maintaining a reputation for being easy to work with, and strengthening our global standing.

        With a rapidly expanding fleet of over 1,000 aircraft worldwide-and plans to exceed 3,000-the F-35 programme represents a dynamic and exciting environment. This role sits within F-35 Support & Equipment Services, specifically in the Technical Management Team, where you'll play a key part in sustaining and enhancing one of the world's most advanced defence platforms.

        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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

        Closing Date: 2 nd June 2025

        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.

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Company
BAE Systems
Location
Samlesbury, Lancashire, England
Employment Type
Permanent
Posted
Company
BAE Systems
Location
Samlesbury, Lancashire, England
Employment Type
Permanent
Posted