SWS Field Engineer
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SS11097
E1693I / SWS Field Engineer
Clyde
Strategic Systems - Multiple
Description of Business Environment:
Lockheed Martin UK – Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing
specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to the Royal Navy's Trident Strategic Weapon
System (SWS). The company plays a supporting role in the operational readiness of the
nation's nuclear deterrent on board the Vanguard class Trident Submarines and provides
the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support, while meeting
programme and cost targets. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and
Babcock, are now responsible for the management of operations at the Royal Naval
Armaments Depot Coulport (RNAD(C)). The MOD retains ownership and control of the
site.
Specific Job Description:
The successful candidate will be required to work as an integral member of the LMUK SS
In-Service Support team based in Faslane. Successful candidates will initially be based in
Faslane for induction and SWS training updates. Thereafter, all successful candidates will
be streamed into full-time LMUK positions in Faslane or the Strategic Weapons Test
Organisation (SWTO) who are responsible for the build, test and commissioning of SWS at
Barrow-in-Furness. Successful candidates will provide extensive SWS experience in
support of the testing, commissioning and setting to work of the Strategic Weapons
System.
Required Skills:
 Thorough knowledge of applicable SWS subsystems and support equipment
 Thorough knowledge of SSBN SWS operations in applicable SWS subsystem
 Thorough knowledge of applicable SWS documentation
 Good working knowledge of SWS/SWSS and Ship Interfaces.
 Electrical and Mechanical engineering knowledge / background.
 Good working knowledge of Fibre Optic Networking.
 Good working knowledge of VME systems.
 Pro-active approach to providing solutions to emergent challenges.
 Excellent fault finding skills and knowledge of sound fault finding techniques.
 Able to take ownership of tasks as delegated.
 Be a confident team player whilst being able to communicate at all levels.
 Good timekeeping essential.
 Have first rate customer interpersonal skills.
 Ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
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Possess a willingness to conduct detached travel whilst undergoing specialist tailored
training and experiential opportunities. This may include protracted periods on
secondment throughout the UK or to the US
Essential:
You must be able to travel throughout the UK and occasionally the US. Due to MoD
requirements successful candidates will be required to undergo a security clearance
check.
Standard Job Description:
Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements
to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations.
Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance
with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or
customer representatives for coordinative product solution. Assesses product needs in
accordance with customer specifications. Conducts technical training and product briefing
with customers, vendors and company representatives. Acts as local on-site
representative to customer's organization.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline and
capability typically achieved through proven professional experience. Will also consider
individuals with equivalent experience / combined education including a recognised
engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
Considered experienced, but still a learner.