Engineering Manager - Systems Engineering (Architecture)

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Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Engineering Manager – Systems Engineering to oversee the delivery of key modelling and architectural artefacts. The successful candidate will have strong leadership qualities and experience in systems engineering, managing teams effectively while engaging with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary around £60,000 with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven track record of responsible management.
• Experience in systems and model-based system engineering.
• Demonstrated effective leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of modelling/architecture artefacts.
• Engage with key stakeholders within BAE Systems and the MoD.
• Lead the whole boat architectural modelling team.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Systems engineering

Customer engagement

Education

BSc in Engineering or equivalent STEM Courses

MSc in an Engineering or STEM-related subject

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Systems Engineering

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

Salary: Circa £60,000

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing the delivery of all modelling/architecture artefacts




• Ensure key programme objectives for cost, schedule and availability are imbedded in the SSNR whole boat model




• Engage with key stakeholders within BAE Systems, the MoD and key suppliers




• Support the development and well-being of your engineering team and support the long-term capability development of the Systems Engineering discipline




• Work in collaboration with other key delivery teams to manage the delivery of the programme




• Lead the whole boat architectural modelling team in establishing and realising the programme’s approach to MBSE




• Engaging and managing the team to deliver this from managing and developing employees to leading engineering support contracts to enable effective delivery




• Work closely with the customer and establish a guiding mind for our approach to model-based systems engineering across the programme

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• You will need to hold a BSc degree in Engineering or equivalent STEM Courses




• Experience of demonstrating effective leadership qualities with a proven track record of responsible management and the leadership of technical specialists




• A proven track record in systems and model-based system engineering




• Experience in supplier and customer engagement

Desirable:

• MSc in an Engineering or STEM-related subject

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 Architectural Modelling team:

Would you like to be responsible for leading the whole boat architectural modelling team in establishing and realising the programme’s approach to Model-Based Systems Engineering. This exciting role will involve engaging and managing the team to deliver this from managing and developing employees to leading engineering support contracts to enable effective delivery. A key responsibility will also be to work closely with the customer and establish a guiding mind for our approach to model-based systems engineering across the programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 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 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 , any 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 in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th August 2025

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.

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