Assistant Systems Design Authority

BAE Systems; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a System Design lead to support definition, design and development of technical solutions for Submarine Command System. You will work under the System Design Authority to ensure designs meet safety, regulatory and programme requirements.

You will liaise across PMs, Engineering Managers and Software/Hardware leads, provide technical support, handle design queries and maintain comprehensive System Design documentation in a collaborative, office-based environment in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with software systems and system design in complex engineering environments.
• Experience leading development and enhancing a software product based on business requirements.
• Exposure to regulatory and statutory requirements of Software products and understands potential liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with project managers and engineering managers on technical matters relating to SMCS product designs.
• Provide technical support to hardware and software managers and team members.
• Respond to customer design queries and investigate defect reports under direction of the Support Manager or Project Manager.
• Produce, review and maintain the System Design documentation.

Skills

Software systems

System design

Project leadership

Regulatory exposure

Education

HND/degree in STEM

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

Join a team delivering complex Combat command systems, where you'll support the definition, design and development of technical solutions across a range of platforms. Working under the guidance of the System Design Authority, you'll help ensure software and systems designs meet technical, safety, quality and regulatory requirements while balancing programme, budget and future product needs.

Core duties:

• Liaise with Submarine Command System (SMCS) Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Requirements Manager, Software Manager and Hardware manager or their representatives on all technical matters relating to SMCS Integrated Project Team product designs.
• Provide technical support to the hardware and software managers and team members.
• Respond to customer design queries and investigate defect reports under direction of the Support Manager or Project Manager.
• Produce, review and maintain the System Design documentation.

Extensive experience working with software systems and system design within complex engineering environments.

Experience leading development and enhancing a software product based on business requirements

Exposure to regulatory and statutory requirements of Software products and understands potential liabilities

Qualified to HND/degree level or equivalent experience in a STEM related discipline. Applicants should be a Chartered Engineer or hold another equivalent professional registration with a relevant institution

The Submarine Command System (SMCS) Team :

Join a highly collaborative engineering team delivering the Submarine Command System (SMCS), the command system used across the UK Royal Navy submarine fleet. Working alongside a blend of experienced senior engineers and empowered junior talent, you'll be part of a supportive, office-based team that values knowledge sharing, technical excellence and professional development. With multiple concurrent development and support programmes, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex, real-time software and systems challenges that directly contribute to the UK's defence capability, offering a unique combination of technical depth, responsibility and meaningful impact.

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., 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.

Salary: Up to £68,500 depending on skills and experience