Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Systems Engineer to lead the DASS team activities for a new Electronic Warfare system. The role includes interfacing with key stakeholders, developing programme plans, and supporting engineering management. Candidates should have a degree in a STEM field, understand Electronic Warfare, and be capable of complex data communication. The position offers hybrid work options and involves engaging with both suppliers and customers to enhance DASS capabilities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate complex data to stakeholders.
• Good understanding of DASS/EW/Sensors integration.
• Capable of identifying and resolving programme issues.
• Eligible for clearance up to SECRET.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead interface for team activities.
• Interface with stakeholders for programme delivery.
• Develop and maintain programme plans.
• Support engineering manager with technical issues.

Skills

Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent

Ability to communicate complex data

Understanding of DASS / Electronic Warfare

Problem identification and resolution

Clearance suitable up to SECRET

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Job title: Systems Engineer – DASS / Electronic Warfare

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

Salary: £54,793+ depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Act as the lead interface / focal point for BAE System DASS team activities and inputs in support of the introduction of a new Electronic Warfare system
• Interfacing with key stakeholders, both within BAE Systems and Internationally with partners and suppliers to ensure successful programme delivery
• Develop and maintain development programme plan and support business management activities / cost challenges
• Developing and maintaining an understanding of DASS (Typhoon and the wider landscape) and its interface/integration into the wider programme context
• Support DASS engineering manager in responding to emergent technical issues / new requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent with relevant experience gained on an aircraft engineering project or related field
• The ability to develop and clearly communicate a range of complex data to a variety of stakeholders at different levels; from big picture strategy down to technical details
• A good understanding of Defensive Aids Sub-system (DASS)/ Electronic Warfare (EW) / Sensors and their integration into the wider weapon system
• The ability to identify and pro-actively resolve issues impacting programmes, escalating any issues for resolution by exception
• Suitable for clearance up to SECRET on UK national and UK involved multi-national programmes
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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 Typhoon Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) Team:

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the Typhoon aircraft and Avionics and/or Sensors and an ability to work at all levels, from big picture down to technical details. This role presents an ideal opportunity to take the lead in the introduction of a new Electronic Warfare solution into the Typhoon DASS. The role will involve working with a small group of engineers within a high performing engineering team with the opportunity to work closely with subject matter experts, both within the team and externally (Suppliers & Customers) to help further Typhoon DASS capabilities.

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: 13th February 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.