Test Equipment Engineer - Electrical & Electronic

Job Title: Test Equipment Engineer – Electrical & Electronic Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak – Full time 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 £53,600 (dependent on skills and experience) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role Description: As a Test Equipment Engineer, you will provide comprehensive engineering support for Underwater test equipment, helping to ensure its ongoing availability, reliability and performance. Working as part of the Underwater Test Equipment Team and the wider Underwater In-Service Support Group, you will support the Test Equipment Team Leader with day-to-day activities, contributing to the maintenance, operation and continuous improvement of critical test equipment that underpins torpedo support and capability Core duties: Take ownership of in‑service test equipment (COTS and STTE), ensuring it is available, reliable, safe and operational across BAE Systems and customer sites Maintain equipment calibration, servicing, repair and asset records using SAP Improve and introduce electrical and electronic test equipment, including upgrades to address obsolescence and enhance capability Lead and carry out hardware activities, using circuit designs, wiring schedules, specifications and engineering documentation Diagnose and fault‑find on complex test equipment to component level while working independently Review and approve engineering changes, technical tasks and concessions, supporting off‑site investigations and trials when required Opportunity to act as a Design Authority for designated test equipment Essential Skills: You’ll hold a qualification in a relevant Engineering or closely related discipline or equivalent experience You’ll have experience of fault-finding and diagnostics with attention to detail You’ll have experience supporting and working collaboratively across engineering teams and associated support staff The Underwater Battlespace Team: The team provides technical ownership of specialist electrical and electronic test equipment used to support Underwater systems. They Maintain equipment performance and configuration. Lead fault investigations, support maintenance and calibration activities, manage engineering changes and ensure equipment remains operational throughout its service life. 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. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. 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. 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: 16th September 2026 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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