Senior Trials & Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. BAE Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Senior Trials & Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical
Location: Scotstoun - on site
Salary: Circa £46,000 depending 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.
Job Description:
Join a growing multidisciplinary team, reporting directly to the Senior Commissioning Team Lead. Collaborate with global stakeholders and attend key Equipment Acceptance events, supporting the successful delivery of the Type26 programme.
Develop your marine engineering expertisethrough comprehensive training while contributing to innovative projects. With clear career progression opportunities, this role offers excellent scope for professional growth within a high-performing team.
Core Duties:
- The mechanical Set to Work of all T26 Platform Equipment from Gas Turbines, Gearboxes and Generators to IndividualCompressors, Pumps and Systems
- Responsible for ships systems mechanical safety through permits and energisation programmes under the safe systems of work policies
- Attending all ships sea trials and demonstrate major machinery to the client and acceptance authorities
- Fault finding and technical investigation into design issues
- Writing test and acceptance documentation for all ship platform systems to use at ship and demonstrate to naval authorities
Essential Skills:
- Minimum qualification of HNC Level in an engineering discipline (extensive experience will be considered where academic qualifications are not met)
- Ability to work in a multi-discipline fast pacedenvironment and good communication skills with internal and external customers
- ComplexShips Systems Fault Finding and Resolution for Set to work
- Ability to read and understand technical mechanical engineering drawing and manuals for complexequipment
Engineers should hold relevant STEM qualifications and work towards Engineering Technician or Incorporated status through a recognised professional institution. Support will be provided for accreditation.
The T26 Platform Commissioning team:
The T26 Platform commissioning Team is a fast-pacedenvironment with exciting prospects and high levels of responsibility. The team takes an in build dead ship, and energises all the ships platform systems, sets them to work and ultimately delivers an operational T26 Frigate to the royal Navay through a series of sea trials. The team is responsible for the operation and demonstration of all platform systems up until the point of handover; these include Diesel Generators, Propulsion Motors, Platform ManagementSystems and all Ships Auxiliaries.
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 confidenceand 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 strongsense 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 controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmustas a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmusttypically 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: 13th November 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.