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Job Title: Firefighting / SMERAS Systems Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness. 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: Design of Firefighting, and/or Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarinesUndertake functional design activities, modelling and analysisProduce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justificationsSupport specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliersEngaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project teamDriving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience in the design of fixed firefighting systems – ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub-sea)Familiarity with systems and equipment involving; firefighting hose reels/nozzles, pumps, water mist systems, Aqueous Film Forming Foam, etc.Experience in high-pressure systems, or life-support technologiesProven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioningDemonstrated leadership – either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownershipChartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation Desirable: Knowledge of platform-level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivabilityPrevious experience with Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, and Survival (SMERAS) systems, hyperbaric chambers/sub-sea pressure environment