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Job Description Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly Working Pattern: 5 days per week, potential requirement to work shifts to support business needs Working location: Bristol, mostly on-site The Aerospace Business within Rolls-Royce Bristol is going through an exciting period of growth and change and as a result, there is an exciting opportunity to become a part of the Manufacturing Engineering community. Manufacturing Engineers in Rolls-Royce Aerospace Bristol support our customers by keeping our hardworking engine fleet flying. They work within Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul to drive efficiency and develop repairs within the factory to maximise engine life, reduce costs and expedite engines through the shop. Manufacturing Engineers also design new processes for our next generation of jet engine, utilising new technologies and rigorous testing to meet the unprecedented demands of future combat air systems. The team achieve these goals within our dynamic assembly facility, working closely with physical product and collaborating with an agile, cross-functional team. Why Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Manufacturing Engineers within Rolls-Royce continuously seek to expand their knowledge and experience to increase effectiveness in undertaking existing and new activities. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will provide technical support to operations and execute Manufacturing Engineering activities to develop, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture. Such methods will be capable of meeting business customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time. What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. This role is factory based - to be able to successfully support product delivery it is expected that the majority of working time is on site. What you will be doing With this attractive opportunity you will be accountable for the following: Safety - Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance to HS&E standards and are capable of delivering a product that achieves and sustains the design intent. Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve HS&E and Product Safety related issues. Quality - Drive a culture of zero defects within the organisation. Works with all functions to reduce risk and drive product Right First Time. Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards. Delivery - Delivery focused mindset. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the manufacturing processes and digital systems are effective and support the operational requirements of the facility. Ensure issues and risks are resolved to meet project timescales. Capability - Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and digital systems. Capture, analyse and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes. Identify, document and share best practice, including participation in relevant Communities of Practice. Who we're looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Key experiences and qualifications for this role are: Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent) Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) where available General understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to their business General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to their role Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Benefits Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enrol in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 05 Dec 2025; 00:12 Posting End Date 11 Dec 2025PandoLogic.

Job Title: Combat Systems Engineer - External Communications Location: Frimley, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Weymouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience What you'll be doing: Capturing and agreeing technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes Reviewing technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations for compliancy Design documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes Design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes Captured and agreed input to appropriate Verification Cross-Reference Index (VCRI), Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plans (ITEAP) and Qualification Plans Understand and interpret the User Needs, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Use (CONUSE) and be able to derive the technical and functional requirements for specific external communications systems Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools (IBM DOORS) and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Understand the contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning LCM process using CADMID Understand and support the flow-down of requirements to suppliers and acceptance of their specific deliverables, ensuring it is captured and recorded appropriately Provide specialist technical support to shipbuilder installation, integration activities and commissioning activities (included in-service refitting authorities) Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer Your skills and experiences: Essential: Knowledge of external (over the air) communications systems in the maritime defence domain and have a comprehensive understanding of how such systems and associated activities interact with the overall platform (knowledge of the whole radio frequency spectrum, Data/Voice Communications and Systems Network Architecture). Platform and ideally sea experience in an operational, build, trials or in-service support environment in order to have gained an understanding of the operational needs and requirements of a Combat System, and to help be credible with the Customer and User Have good awareness of Product Safety and SHE Good communication skills and be able to interact with stakeholders Desirable: Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with some experience of operating in a number of phases of the Engineering Lifecycle 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 ECS (External Communications Systems) team: You will be joining a tight knit and diverse team who are always looking to share their knowledge / expertise in this area. Challenges are met as a team, and this is an opportunity to both showcase your ability to engage with stakeholders and your collaborative skills. This role will have you leading areas such as Requirements Management and Testing & Integration of equipment into wider systems across Submarines. This will give you exposure to a range of suppliers & customers. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 11th December 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.

Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, Barrow-in-Furness, Devonport, Plymouth or Brough, dependant on role and your personal circumstances. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you'll be doing: Providing advice on product safety matters to project and engineering managers delivering the programmes and ensuring the safety considerations (DEF STAN 0055/0056) are correctly considered and implemented Engaging with third parties, to review and gather supporting safety case evidence Developing safety arguments, both physical and functional, using appropriate safety analysis methods e.g. (FHA/STPA/FMEA/FTA) producing and updating safety case and safety management documentation using appropriate regulations and standards Line managing other safety practitioners Applying ALARP principles Your skills and experiences: Essential: Safety engineering processes, practices and tools Clear understanding of safety engineering & assurance principals Experience and qualified engineers from other disciplines who display the correct behaviours and have an understanding of safety engineering, will actively be considered for this role Desirable: Good communication skills and ability to interact and manage stakeholders 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 Combat Systems Safety Team Working closely with several engineers and technical specialists on both In-Service and In-Build Combat Systems, you will have the opportunity to work on developing safety arguments. This will include developing an understanding of new technologies and sensor systems used to support the safety arguments. We welcome people with experience of the military, defence and maritime industries, who can use their knowledge and learning to help us ensure that we provide the best products into submarines. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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 15th December 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.

Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, Barrow-in-Furness, Devonport, Plymouth or Brough, dependant on role and your personal circumstances. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you'll be doing: Providing advice on product safety matters to project and engineering managers delivering the programmes and ensuring the safety considerations (DEF STAN 0055/0056) are correctly considered and implemented Engaging with third parties, to review and gather supporting safety case evidence Developing safety arguments, both physical and functional, using appropriate safety analysis methods e.g. (FHA/STPA/FMEA/FTA) producing and updating safety case and safety management documentation using appropriate regulations and standards Line managing other safety practitioners Applying ALARP principles Your skills and experiences: Essential: Safety engineering processes, practices and tools Clear understanding of safety engineering & assurance principals Experience and qualified engineers from other disciplines who display the correct behaviours and have an understanding of safety engineering, will actively be considered for this role Desirable: Good communication skills and ability to interact and manage stakeholders 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 Combat Systems Safety Team Working closely with several engineers and technical specialists on both In-Service and In-Build Combat Systems, you will have the opportunity to work on developing safety arguments. This will include developing an understanding of new technologies and sensor systems used to support the safety arguments. We welcome people with experience of the military, defence and maritime industries, who can use their knowledge and learning to help us ensure that we provide the best products into submarines. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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 15th December 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.

Job Title: Combat Systems Engineer - External Communications Location: Frimley, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Weymouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience What you'll be doing: Capturing and agreeing technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes Reviewing technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations for compliancy Design documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes Design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes Captured and agreed input to appropriate Verification Cross-Reference Index (VCRI), Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plans (ITEAP) and Qualification Plans Understand and interpret the User Needs, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Use (CONUSE) and be able to derive the technical and functional requirements for specific external communications systems Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools (IBM DOORS) and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Understand the contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning LCM process using CADMID Understand and support the flow-down of requirements to suppliers and acceptance of their specific deliverables, ensuring it is captured and recorded appropriately Provide specialist technical support to shipbuilder installation, integration activities and commissioning activities (included in-service refitting authorities) Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer Your skills and experiences: Essential: Knowledge of external (over the air) communications systems in the maritime defence domain and have a comprehensive understanding of how such systems and associated activities interact with the overall platform (knowledge of the whole radio frequency spectrum, Data/Voice Communications and Systems Network Architecture). Platform and ideally sea experience in an operational, build, trials or in-service support environment in order to have gained an understanding of the operational needs and requirements of a Combat System, and to help be credible with the Customer and User Have good awareness of Product Safety and SHE Good communication skills and be able to interact with stakeholders Desirable: Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with some experience of operating in a number of phases of the Engineering Lifecycle 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 ECS (External Communications Systems) team: You will be joining a tight knit and diverse team who are always looking to share their knowledge / expertise in this area. Challenges are met as a team, and this is an opportunity to both showcase your ability to engage with stakeholders and your collaborative skills. This role will have you leading areas such as Requirements Management and Testing & Integration of equipment into wider systems across Submarines. This will give you exposure to a range of suppliers & customers. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 11th December 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.

Murray McIntosh are currently seeking a Naval Combat Systems Engineer to work for a client of ours on a permanent basis as detailed below: In this role you will be working predominantly remotely but visiting a mixture of sites located in Portsmouth, Plymouth, Bristol & Frome a few times per quarter. This role would suit an ex Petty Officer / Chief Petty Officer / Royal Navy Weapon Engineer. Experience & responsibilities: NSIPS Service Delivery. Conducting of Ship/Submarine combat system audits. NSIPS related bid and enquiry work. Surface ship experience & ideally served on T45 or QEC platforms Comprehensive working knowledge of surface ship combat systems Previous experience of working on Type 45 Destroyer ships or similar is essential Working knowledge of surface ship and/or submarine combat systems Ability to understand and manage interface data in large quantities Wider capability area technical project work for naval system related activities. Capability Area TAF and enquiry work Ability to obtain SC clearance This role can also be offered on a long term contract basis, rate negotiable but inside IR35.

Job Title: Combat Systems Engineer - External Communications Location: Frimley, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Weymouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience What you'll be doing: Capturing and agreeing technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes Reviewing technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations for compliancy Design documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes Design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes Captured and agreed input to appropriate Verification Cross-Reference Index (VCRI), Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plans (ITEAP) and Qualification Plans Understand and interpret the User Needs, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Use (CONUSE) and be able to derive the technical and functional requirements for specific external communications systems Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools (IBM DOORS) and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Understand the contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning LCM process using CADMID Understand and support the flow-down of requirements to suppliers and acceptance of their specific deliverables, ensuring it is captured and recorded appropriately Provide specialist technical support to shipbuilder installation, integration activities and commissioning activities (included in-service refitting authorities) Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer Your skills and experiences: Essential: Knowledge of external (over the air) communications systems in the maritime defence domain and have a comprehensive understanding of how such systems and associated activities interact with the overall platform (knowledge of the whole radio frequency spectrum, Data/Voice Communications and Systems Network Architecture). Platform and ideally sea experience in an operational, build, trials or in-service support environment in order to have gained an understanding of the operational needs and requirements of a Combat System, and to help be credible with the Customer and User Have good awareness of Product Safety and SHE Good communication skills and be able to interact with stakeholders Desirable: Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with some experience of operating in a number of phases of the Engineering Lifecycle 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 ECS (External Communications Systems) team: You will be joining a tight knit and diverse team who are always looking to share their knowledge / expertise in this area. Challenges are met as a team, and this is an opportunity to both showcase your ability to engage with stakeholders and your collaborative skills. This role will have you leading areas such as Requirements Management and Testing & Integration of equipment into wider systems across Submarines. This will give you exposure to a range of suppliers & customers. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 11th December 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.

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Safety Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Plymouth dependent on role and your personal circumstances. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Providing advice on product safety matters to project and engineering managers delivering the programmes and ensuring the safety considerations are correctly considered and implemented Engaging with third parties, to review and gather supporting Design Safety Justification (DSJ) report evidence Developing safety arguments, both physical and functional, using appropriate safety analyses methods, producing, and updating DSJ's and safety management documentation using appropriate regulations and standards Line Managing other safety practitioners in your team Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science) Broad knowledge of industry safety standards (such as Def Stan 00-055 and 00-056, IEC 61508 or similar) Demonstrable experience in safety engineering activities in the defence, maritime or a relevant highly regulated domain Desirable: Good communication skills and ability to interact and manage stakeholders Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Safety & Environmental team: You will have the opportunity to work within a team of engineers and technical specialists to help us design, develop, integrate, manage, and support complex systems and combat sub-systems for in service and future submarines. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 17th December 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.

Job Title: Product Safety Engineer Location: Coventry - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Support peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Safety Case and supporting documentation Assist in the production and management of Project Safety Management Plans Develop a clear understanding of the wider Safety Case, Quality and HS&E Management System Assist in the production, facilitation and recording of Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities Assist in the derivation and management of Product Safety requirements Assist in the production of training material to support training delivery Your skills and experiences: Essential: Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent Awareness of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to Desirable: Awareness of design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing submarines lifecycle phases Ability to interpret technical data 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 Integrated Combat Systems team As a Product Safety Engineer you will provide support to the Engineering Delivery Manager in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Project Product Safety Management System and Product Safety Case to ensure Products are safe to own and legal to operate. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 18th December 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.

Bristol We are seeking innovative and passionate system thinkers to join our dynamic team, working on an ambitious and pioneering programme. Imagine playing a crucial role in designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems that will set new standards in weapon integration, effectiveness and efficiency click apply for full job details

Thomas Search has partnered with a leading UK defence technology contractor who is looking for experienced Systems Engineers in the Portsmouth area. This is an exciting opportunity to work across ground breaking maritime innovations and be part of a growing professional community. As a System Engineer, you will have an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK's Armed Forces, you will be part of the Synthetic Test Environments and Analysis Tools Service Team and support the delivery of tactical data analysis tools and real-time combat system equipment simulators and stimulators. Experience and Qualifications: Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent). Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation. Knowledge of distributed simulation technologies and standards. System engineering principles and lifecycles including requirements, design and testing. Computer technology including virtual machines, shared computing environments and servers. Software development methods, processes and scripting. NB. Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearances.

Thomas Search has partnered with a leading UK defence technology contractor who is looking for a Principal Systems Engineers in the Portsmouth area. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to work across ground-breaking maritime innovations and be part of a growing professional community. As Lead Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping and implementing the strategy to ensure the department offering is well positioned to meet customer needs going forward. You will also be responsible for leading a cross-technical team of systems engineers, providing both day-to-day management and strategic technical leadership. You will work on simulations and tools that enable combat systems engineers to perform their roles effectively, combining hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities. Experience and Qualifications: Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent). Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation. Strong experience within Systems Engineering, Networks, IT would be preferable Previous maritime experience would be an advantage. Understanding of the Technical Assurance process. Knowledge of computer network architectures, protocols and analysis including client/server, TCP/IP, UDP, NTP and Wireshark. NB. Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearances.

Senior Android Engineer (Native Integration & Security) We are seeking an exceptional Senior Android Engineer to join a newly-founded joint venture backed by five of the world's leading telecommunications companies. Our mission is to restore trust in voice communication by building a network-native intelligence layer to combat the global epidemic of voice fraud and AI-driven scams. In this role, you will be the owner of our most critical, user-facing feature: the Telco-Verified Security Shield. You will be responsible for the magic moment of our product, delivering an instant, network-verified trust indicator to a user's device in the moments before they answer the call. This is not a standard mobile app role; it is a deep, Real Time systems challenge that requires you to architect and implement a high-performance, secure, and reliable solution that integrates directly with the Android operating system's native call-handling services. Your primary objective is to own the client-side implementation of our sub-500ms Time-to-Trust (TtT) metric. You will be the driving force behind the trust in our product, working at the intersection of native mobile engineering, Real Time data processing, and client-side security. This position offers a unique opportunity to build a category-defining security product from the ground up, leveraging proprietary, network-level data that no pure-OTT competitor can access. Key ResponsibilitiesNative OS Integration & Performance Architect, build, and own the entire native call interception flow using Android's CallScreeningService to intercept and analyze calls as they ring. Design and engineer the high-performance Trust Indicator overlay, obsessing over every millisecond of client-side processing to ensure we meet our strict sub-500ms Time-to-Trust (TtT) metric. Implement the client-side logic to consume and display Explainable AI reasoning (eg, Recent SIM Swap Detected, Verified Business) provided by our Back End services. Build a robust, efficient, and scalable client-side API integration layer to consume Real Time security signals (like our proprietary Scam_Score) from the AI Core. Security & Quality Implement and champion our mandatory Zero Trust security architecture at the client level, ensuring all network data and user PII are handled with the highest level of security. Define and enforce best practices for performance, code quality, and testing for the entire Android security stack. Work closely with the QA Engineer to build test harnesses and instrumentation to rigorously validate the sub-500ms latency target and ensure a false-positive rate of less than 1%. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with the Senior Backend Engineer (Application & AI Orchestration) to define the API contracts and Real Time data flow needed to power the Security Shield. Collaborate with the UX/UI Designer to iterate on a seamless, intuitive, and trustworthy user experience for the trust indicator and its explanations. As a foundational engineering hire, you will help define our Android engineering culture, mentor future hires, and set the standard for technical excellence. Required QualificationsEducation & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of hands-on experience in native Android development, with a portfolio of high-performance, public-facing applications. Required Technical & Android Skills Expert-level, production-grade experience with native Android development (Kotlin required). Demonstrated, deep expertise with Android's native call-handling APIs, specifically the CallScreeningService framework. This is a critical, non-negotiable skill for this role. Proven experience building high-performance, Real Time user interfaces that are deeply integrated with the Android OS. Strong understanding of mobile security principles and best practices, including secure data storage, network communication (mTLS), and threat modelling. Proficiency in consuming RESTful APIs and Real Time data streams (eg, WebSockets) in a mobile environment. Strong understanding of Android performance profiling tools and techniques to debug and optimize for latency. Experience with multi-threaded and asynchronous programming on Android. Preferred Qualification Advanced Education & Industry Experience Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Previous experience in the telecommunications, cybersecurity, or anti-fraud/anti-spam industries. Experience building applications for a global audience with localization and compliance requirements. Experience with the Android NDK (C++) for performance-critical operations. Familiarity with Real Time audio processing on Android. Deep knowledge of mobile network protocols and security. Experience building or integrating SDKs. Advanced Systems & Security Expertise This is a permanent position with hybrid working of two days a week in the central London office and the rest WFH. The salary is very much Dependent on experience with a guide between £110k-£140K basic + package.

Software Engineer - Verification Winfrith, near Dorchester (4 days on site per week) 6 month duration Outside IR35 We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to work for our defence client in Winfrith, near Dorchester. This can operate on an Outside IR35 basis and the main purpose is: delivery of Software Test activities (including planning, management, and testing) within the software development lifecycle. Knowledge and experience : Proven ability to support or lead software test activities within defence or other safety critical field Knowledge and understanding of Software Testing within Software development lifecycle Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools Ability to efficiently plan, manage and deliver robust Software test solutions including Manual and Regression Testing Experience in the testing of high integrity software to recognised standards IEC61508, or equivalent Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems Excellent communication skills, including delivery of presentations Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with both experts and non-experts Ideally the candidate will have a background in software testing in one or more of the following domain areas: Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and software Command and Control Systems Hardware and software network design, implementation and management Acoustics / Sonar RF communications Autonomy, AI, Machine learning Data management Software Safety (DEF STAN 00-56 & IEC 61508 or equivalent) Additional Information: Please note, due to the sensitive nature of the projects involved, all candidates must be capable of gaining a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level.

Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, Barrow-in-Furness, Devonport, Plymouth or Brough, dependant on role and your personal circumstances. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you'll be doing: Providing advice on product safety matters to project and engineering managers delivering the programmes and ensuring the safety considerations (DEF STAN 0055/0056) are correctly considered and implemented Engaging with third parties, to review and gather supporting safety case evidence Developing safety arguments, both physical and functional, using appropriate safety analysis methods e.g. (FHA/STPA/FMEA/FTA) producing and updating safety case and safety management documentation using appropriate regulations and standards Line managing other safety practitioners Applying ALARP principles Your skills and experiences: Essential: Safety engineering processes, practices and tools Clear understanding of safety engineering & assurance principals Experience and qualified engineers from other disciplines who display the correct behaviours and have an understanding of safety engineering, will actively be considered for this role Desirable: Good communication skills and ability to interact and manage stakeholders 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 Combat Systems Safety Team Working closely with several engineers and technical specialists on both In-Service and In-Build Combat Systems, you will have the opportunity to work on developing safety arguments. This will include developing an understanding of new technologies and sensor systems used to support the safety arguments. We welcome people with experience of the military, defence and maritime industries, who can use their knowledge and learning to help us ensure that we provide the best products into submarines. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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 15th December 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.

Job Title: Combat Systems Engineer - External Communications Location: Frimley, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Weymouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience What you'll be doing: Capturing and agreeing technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes Reviewing technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations for compliancy Design documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes Design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes Captured and agreed input to appropriate Verification Cross-Reference Index (VCRI), Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plans (ITEAP) and Qualification Plans Understand and interpret the User Needs, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Use (CONUSE) and be able to derive the technical and functional requirements for specific external communications systems Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools (IBM DOORS) and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Understand the contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning LCM process using CADMID Understand and support the flow-down of requirements to suppliers and acceptance of their specific deliverables, ensuring it is captured and recorded appropriately Provide specialist technical support to shipbuilder installation, integration activities and commissioning activities (included in-service refitting authorities) Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer Your skills and experiences: Essential: Knowledge of external (over the air) communications systems in the maritime defence domain and have a comprehensive understanding of how such systems and associated activities interact with the overall platform (knowledge of the whole radio frequency spectrum, Data/Voice Communications and Systems Network Architecture). Platform and ideally sea experience in an operational, build, trials or in-service support environment in order to have gained an understanding of the operational needs and requirements of a Combat System, and to help be credible with the Customer and User Have good awareness of Product Safety and SHE Good communication skills and be able to interact with stakeholders Desirable: Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with some experience of operating in a number of phases of the Engineering Lifecycle 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 ECS (External Communications Systems) team: You will be joining a tight knit and diverse team who are always looking to share their knowledge / expertise in this area. Challenges are met as a team, and this is an opportunity to both showcase your ability to engage with stakeholders and your collaborative skills. This role will have you leading areas such as Requirements Management and Testing & Integration of equipment into wider systems across Submarines. This will give you exposure to a range of suppliers & customers. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 11th December 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.

Job Title: Product Safety Engineer Location: Coventry - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Support peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Safety Case and supporting documentation Assist in the production and management of Project Safety Management Plans Develop a clear understanding of the wider Safety Case, Quality and HS&E Management System Assist in the production, facilitation and recording of Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities Assist in the derivation and management of Product Safety requirements Assist in the production of training material to support training delivery Your skills and experiences: Essential: Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent Awareness of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to Desirable: Awareness of design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing submarines lifecycle phases Ability to interpret technical data 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 Integrated Combat Systems team As a Product Safety Engineer you will provide support to the Engineering Delivery Manager in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Project Product Safety Management System and Product Safety Case to ensure Products are safe to own and legal to operate. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 18th December 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.

Job Title: Product Safety Engineer Location: Coventry - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Support peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Safety Case and supporting documentation Assist in the production and management of Project Safety Management Plans Develop a clear understanding of the wider Safety Case, Quality and HS&E Management System Assist in the production, facilitation and recording of Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities Assist in the derivation and management of Product Safety requirements Assist in the production of training material to support training delivery Your skills and experiences: Essential: Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent Awareness of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to Desirable: Awareness of design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing submarines lifecycle phases Ability to interpret technical data 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 Integrated Combat Systems team As a Product Safety Engineer you will provide support to the Engineering Delivery Manager in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Project Product Safety Management System and Product Safety Case to ensure Products are safe to own and legal to operate. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 18th December 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.

Job Title: Support Engineer - Configuration Control Location: Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £38,000 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Working as part of US CMC (Common missile Compartment) datum pack/product config team to deliver SWSS/US (Strategic Weapon System Support) Specific requirements to support the ILS (Integrated Logistic support) build outputs Support the development of design solutions to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones by establishing and maintaining the appropriate configuration control baselines Comply with the contractual requirements and undertake work in accordance with company, safety, environmental, contractual and local business processes, standards, procedures and documentation Ensure the configuration control baselines and the processes to monitor and check them are complete, and will provide the appropriate levels of evidence for assurance, control and contractual purposes Support the flow of configuration control requirements to suppliers, and the review and monitoring of their subsequent performance as appropriate Support the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it in order to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for configuration control and baseline management activities. Work with the In-Service Design Change engineering team and other members of the in-service support organisation to improve own levels of subject matter expertise , including gaining a broad understanding of project management and business processes that will be impacted by the good or bad configuration control processes Ability to manage and influence stakeholders, at all levels across the business Your skills and experiences: A relevant STEM qualification and/or equivalent experience Knowledge and experience of the engineering lifecycle. Knowledge or at least recognition of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations 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 DATUM Pack team The Datum Pack/ Product config team is an ever-growing diverse team made up of a wide range of previous experience from Project management to engineering, therefore it brings together varying skillsets and experiences aligning with the nature of the work in Datum Pack. Joining this team allows you to be part of the future growth of Submarine Support in Barrow and also gives you the opportunity to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders including the MoD. This role provides exposure internally across functions such as Engineering, Quality and Integrated Combat Systems so you will gain a wide range of understanding of how the business functions and how the submarine life cycle develops through to handover to service. 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.