Senior Engineering Manager

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in Barrow-in-Furness. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence submarine capabilities while ensuring compliance with national interests. You'll be at the forefront of deploying engineering frameworks, managing stakeholder engagement, and driving product integrity. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company values your contributions and offers flexible working arrangements. Join a team where your expertise can make a meaningful impact on critical national projects.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Paid sick leave

Flexible working

Group health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Annual bonus potential

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering organizations at a leadership level.
• Ability to advise on capability solution proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BCCR Engineering team supporting the submarine programme.
• Ensure compliance with customer user requirements.

Skills

STEM Degree

Chartered Engineer

Capability Solution Assurance

Hazard Management

Product Security

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer Membership

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineering Manager

Location: Barrow-In-Furness/Hybrid (Min 3 days on site) - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa - £75k (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you'll be doing:

1. The deployment, governance, and maintenance of the BCCR Engineering Framework
2. Configuration of the engineering baseline programme requirements and engineering artefacts
3. Capability solution assurance and maturity compliance
4. Deployment of the tailored BCCR ELCM framework and plan
5. Control Account Manager (CAM) lead for the BCCR Engineering team

Your skills and experiences:

1. Degree educated in a STEM discipline or equivalent, or have evidenced-based varied experience in engineering organisations at a department leadership level
2. Ideally a Chartered Engineer or actively working towards Chartered Engineer membership
3. Ability to advise, critique, and make recommendations on capability solution proposals against derived system requirements
4. Ability to interpret customer user requirements and advise teams and BCCR Work Stream Leads on how these requirements can be derived and appropriately captured to ensure compliance
5. Lead and advise on programme Hazard Management and Product Security Meetings, defining criteria for 'acceptably safe' and 'secure by design' solutions

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave. Additional benefits include flexible working, group health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, and an annual bonus potential.

Entitlement to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match of up to 5% of your salary.

About the BAE Systems Capability, Capacity & Resilience (BCCR) Team:

Reporting to the SSNA BCCR Head of Engineering, the Engineering Manager will lead the BCCR Engineering team supporting the submarine programme through process documentation, governance activities, and stakeholder engagement. This role involves interfacing with customers, understanding requirements, and influencing submarine capabilities supporting national interests. Programmatic responsibilities include system engineering, product integrity, and assurance activities aligned with UK MoD objectives. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that many roles require security and export control compliance, which may restrict employment based on nationality and related factors.

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is advised.

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