Combat Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Combat Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will assist in the physical integration of cutting-edge Combat Systems onto naval vessels, ensuring design viability and quality. You'll collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, applying your expertise in Systems Engineering to deliver impactful solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of naval technology while being part of a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Combat Systems Physical Integration with experience in naval environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and proficiency in IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the integration of Combat Systems on the River Class Destroyer.
• Ensure design viability through Systems Engineering and Lifecycle Management.

Skills

Combat Systems Physical Integration

Stakeholder Management

IT Proficiency

Physical Integration in Naval Environment

AutoCAD

Education

Engineering Degree

STEM Qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description - Combat Systems Engineer (00126648)

Job Title: Combat Systems Engineer

Location: Scotstoun - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £51,500 (dependent on skills and experience) – 12-month FTC

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting the Technical Lead, and in some instances act as a Technical Lead, in the Physical integration of the new Combat Systems onto the River Class Destroyer
• Applies Systems Engineering and Lifecycle Management Processes to ensure design viability
• Supporting delivery of associated design artefacts to time, cost and quality. Ensuring at all times that design intent is maintained
• Interfaces with a variety of Internal and External stakeholders including suppliers, operations/production, detailed designers and the customer
• Support design change and design improvement from existing platform baselines to ensure the design intent of the platform is maintained

Your skills and experiences:

• A Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Combat Systems Physical Integration
• Maintain effective partnerships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including customers, and other internal technical teams
• Proficient in IT and MS Office tools i.e. Excel
• Experience of Physical integration of a Combat System in a Naval environment.
• Knowledge and experience of Auto CAD

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

The Combat Systems team:

The Canadian River Class Destroyer (RCD) is one of the Global Combat Ship (GCS) designs based on the UK Navy’s Type 26. The RCD is incorporating Combat Systems from around the world, including the US AEGIS system. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to shape the design of this destroyer whilst developing and enhancing your skills and knowledge. The role involves displaying good influencing skills within a multi-disciplinary team environment and showing flexibility in the approach to required tasks, whilst maintaining key behaviours.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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.

Closing Date: 7 th May 2025 – interviews w/c 19 th May.

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.