Combat Systems Requirements Engineer

BAE Systems; Sutton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Combat Systems Requirements Engineer to oversee system requirements for Naval platforms. The role involves technical support for design and validation while working with Royal Navy Operators and Subject Matter Experts. Ideal candidates will have experience in Requirement Analysis and Combat Systems, along with a degree in a STEM field. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with Requirement Analysis.
• Prior experience in Combat Systems as a user or developer.
• Proficient in IT tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Shape and oversee System Requirements for Naval platforms.
• Support Product Owner in design and validation.
• Technical input for System Design and operability.

Skills

Requirement Analysis

Combat Systems experience

IT literacy

Education

Degree in a STEM-related subject

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Combat Systems Requirements Engineer

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

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Shape and oversee System Requirements – have a technical grasp of what the requirements mean on a Naval platform
• Support Product Owner in technical solution design and validation to existing requirements
• Technical input to System Design and operability – interpretation of technical requirements into system capability
• Working with Royal Navy Operators and Subject Matter Experts to trial, understand and shape system behaviour
• Working with Human Factors and Software Team – review and critique system software development output

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience of Requirement Analysis
• Prior Combat Systems experience as a user or developer
• IT literate – use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc and ability to pick up software tools and packages
• Degree qualified in a STEM related subject or equivalent working experience

Desirable:

• Naval background
• Technical understanding of software development methods and processes
• Experience of working in large scale development environment

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 BAE Systems INTeACT team:

BAE Systems INTeACT is large team (70+) people working on the development of a replacement to the CMS-1 Combat System. This is a large undertaking that will run across an 8-year programme to modernise the system that runs on multiple Royal Navy platforms, to introduce new ways of working and to enable the faster delivery and enhancement of software in a demanding world. This role will provide technical support to the design and implementation of a Combat Systems, to impart an understanding of what good looks like and to help shape new and novel ways of improving the solution. You will have an opportunity to develop and enhance your skills, engage with senior figures within the business and work both with MoD and Royal Navy customers.

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 February 2026 – Interviews will take place w / c 2nd March 2026

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.