Senior Combat Systems Engineer

BAE Systems - UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Combat Systems Engineer in Glasgow. This role involves assisting with complex design solutions, supporting technical implementations, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and experience with Systems Integration in regulated environments. Attractive benefits and flexible working options are offered as part of the package. Apply by 8th January 2026 for an opportunity to join our team.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects.
• Demonstration of comparable suitable experience in engineering.
• Experience in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Technical Lead with design and layouts.
• Supporting Installation, Set to Work and Trials.
• Investigating System Obsolescence on parts.
• Developing skills for technical support to other disciplines.
• Producing design artefacts for Combat Systems.
• Resolving technical issues during integration.
• Applying Systems Engineering processes to ensure viability.

Skills

Understanding of System Engineering design Lifecycle

Experience of System Physical and Functional Integration

Education

HNC/HND in an engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

Job Title

Senior Combat Systems Engineer

Salary

Up to £49,000 dependent on skills and experience

Location

Scotstoun - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting the Technical Lead with producing and developing complex designs, and compartment layouts, in line with specifications, quality and technical standards, and customer requirements. Whilst performing detail design appraisals in assigned areas of the Ship to ensure all design intent is maintained.
• Provides support to ongoing Installation, Set to Work and Trials and Acceptance activities.
• Investigate into System Obsolescence on Ship installed parts.
• Develops and maintains skills and capabilities to be able to provide technical support and knowledge to other design Disciplines as required. (seeking and sharing good practice and knowledge to continuously improve practices and processes).
• Assist with the production / maintenance of design artefacts in support of Detail Designers to ensure that Combat Systems compartment layouts are viable and in line with design intent.
• Provide support to resolution of technical issues through Installation, Setting to Work and Trials activities.
• Applies Systems Engineering and Lifecycle Management Processes to ensure design viability.

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• HNC/HND in an engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent, or demonstration of comparable suitable experience.
• Understanding of System Engineering design Lifecycle.
• Experience of System Physical and Functional Integration during the design, build, commissioning and acceptance periods of the lifecycle in a highly regulated environment.

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution.

Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation.

Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

Desirable

• Experience of Design/integration of Engineering Systems, preferably Combat Systems in a Naval environment.

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 Combat Systems Physical Integration Team

You’ll join the Type 26 Combat Systems Team, working across the full ship lifecycle and multiple platforms. Our work spans a wide range of systems, including Gunnery and Guided Weapons, Communications, Sensors (Above and Below Water), Shared Infrastructure, and Navigation.

From early concept and compartment ownership through to setting to work, commissioning, sea trials, and final acceptance, the team is involved at every stage. Along the way, we tackle the challenges of technical change and manage the impacts of obsolescence, ensuring systems remain effective and integrated.

Together, we play a key role in delivering the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type 26 Frigates.

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: 8th January 2026 - Interviews will take place w/c 19th January 2026

Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

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.