Engineering Manager, Systems Engineering & MBSE Architecture

BAE Systems; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee systems engineering activities in Coventry. This role involves leading teams, delivering engineering work streams, and ensuring project alignment with capabilities. Applicants should have proven leadership experience and a STEM degree. The position supports hybrid working arrangements and offers a competitive pension scheme alongside various employee benefits. Closing date for applications is January 9, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Employee share plans

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading complex system development.
• Experience managing dispersed teams and complex tasks.
• Competency in System Engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering resources and manage integration in delivery teams.
• Deliver systems engineering work streams within SET programme.
• Ensure engineering capability aligns with market requirements.

Skills

Leadership and management of teams

Systems Engineering tools and techniques

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Architectural Frameworks

Project controls and risk management

Education

STEM degree

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee systems engineering activities in Coventry. This role involves leading teams, delivering engineering work streams, and ensuring project alignment with capabilities. Applicants should have proven leadership experience and a STEM degree. The position supports hybrid working arrangements and offers a competitive pension scheme alongside various employee benefits. Closing date for applications is January 9, 2026.