Senior Engineer - Product Assurance (Combat Systems)

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company is seeking a Senior Engineer – Product Assurance to support the integration of Combat Systems within submarines. The role involves liaising with teams, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with design standards. Applicants should have an engineering degree and professional institution membership. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or National Level 6 qualification.
• Membership of a recognized engineering institution.

Responsibilities

• Support integration and assurance of Combat Systems.
• Monitor and report on progress.
• Liaise with the Combat Systems Delivery Team.
• Initiate and review design change documentation.
• Participate in design reviews.

Skills

Engineering degree

Membership of a professional engineering institution

Knowledge of submarine combat systems

Experience in Systems Engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Product Assurance (Combat Systems)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the integration and assurance of Combat Systems within the Dreadnought submarine.
• Monitor and report on progress, identifying any interface or delivery issues.
• Liaise with the Combat Systems Delivery Team to provide assurance that Combat Systems development aligns with requirements.
• Initiate and/or review design change documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with programme standards.
• Participate in design reviews, offering expert input and guidance on proposed design changes.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant National Level 6 qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of submarine combat systems.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer Status.
• Experience in Systems Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

The Product Assurance Team is an exciting opportunity to join the Dreadnought Alliance, delivering the next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines to the Royal Navy.

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 thought, rewards integrity, and merit.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

All applicants must achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard as a minimum.

Closing Date: 9th October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.