Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer to lead the development of Post Flight Analysis aspects of integrated software capabilities. This role involves technical discussions, requirements management, and development of specifications. Candidates should have a background in Electronic Warfare and Systems Engineering, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of Electronic Warfare and Systems Engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical discussions and requirements elicitation.
• Developing and delivering formal requirement specifications.
• Maintaining engagement with the Radar Supplier.

Skills

Electronic Warfare

Systems Engineering

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

HND/HNC

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

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: £47,683-£52,426 (depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

Do you have a background in Electronic Warfare and a good understanding of Systems Engineering? This role will specifically involve leading the development of the Post Flight Analysis aspects of a future integrated software capability, which will enable the validation and analysis of mission data. The work is being carried out using Model-Based Systems Engineering, modelling the solution within Cameo, and capturing requirements with the DOORS toolset.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading technical discussions and requirements elicitation with internal and external stakeholders including inter-business teams, MoD & industrial partners
• Ensuring the proposed design is captured within the requirements management tools and modelling environment at an appropriate level of authority
• Developing and delivering formal requirement specifications and other systems engineering artefacts in line with programme timescales
• Maintaining close engagement with the Radar Supplier to ensure the Post Flight Analysis capability is aligned with the Radar design
• Supporting development of early careers pipeline within the department

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• A degree in a STEM subject, HND/HNC with sound experience of the Engineering Lifecycle, or equivalent industry experience
• A strong understanding of Electronic Warfare and sensors
• A strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles including the Engineering Lifecycle

Desirable:

• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering and use of the Cameo toolset
• Operational experience of performing post-mission data analysis

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a 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 Electronic Warfare Future Capability team:

The Mission Enablement Electronic Warfare team designs, develops, and integrates electronic warfare products for the Eurofighter partner nations, KSA, and Qatar. These products enable the nations’ air forces to develop, test, and validate their Typhoon mission data before being loaded onto the aircraft. The EW Future Capability team is responsible for developing a new cutting-edge integrated software solution to replace the current individual software applications, facilitating the introduction of the latest Radar onto the Typhoon platform.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and where you’re empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those currently underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, previous roles, and place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible for. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the role.

Closing Date: 20th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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