Senior Engineer – Systems Engineering

BAE Systems (New); Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at a leading defense company, where you will play a critical role in developing systems engineering capabilities for groundbreaking projects. As a Senior Engineer, you will work collaboratively to define requirements and ensure the successful delivery of complex systems in a highly regulated environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence the design of Australia’s first nuclear-powered boat, making a lasting impact in an inclusive and progressive workplace that values diversity and innovation. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a supportive environment that champions new ideas and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Green car scheme

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of Systems Engineering Lifecycle and Engineering Frameworks.
• Experience in regulated industries developing complex technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to enhance systems engineering capabilities.
• Provide expertise on Systems Engineering to stakeholders.

Skills

Systems Engineering Lifecycle

Engineering Frameworks

Technical Requirements Development

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

STEM Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Systems Engineering

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Filton, Weymouth, Portsmouth, Brough, Manchester, or Frimley. (Hybrid – 2 days per fortnight) – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working in collaboration with other systems engineers and domain experts to develop the systems engineering capabilities of the internal communication and data networks.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders on Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Ensuring the proposed design is captured within the requirements management tools and modelling environment at an appropriate level of authority.
• Understand the Internal Communication and Data Network requirements for the platform and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria through the whole engineering lifecycle.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders such as inter-business teams, MOD & industrial partners.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Broad knowledge and experience of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle and Engineering Frameworks.
• Experience developing solutions to meet complex technical requirements in a highly regulated industry/environment.
• STEM Degree or equivalent qualification and experience within an engineering background.

Desirable:

• Holding or capable of obtaining INCOSE accreditation (ASEP).

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 Platform Complex Systems team:

This is a pioneering role as we embark on creating Australia’s first nuclear-powered boat, a project spanning three nations and several decades. As a key player in the initial design phase, you will have substantial influence, allowing you to leave a legacy. Our team is progressive and receptive to change, always welcoming new ideas and innovative approaches. 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 diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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: 14th January 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.