Senior Engineer – Systems Engineering (Architecture)

BAE Systems; Engedi; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a qualified engineer to support the submarine build programme. You will collaborate with Engineering Managers to develop systems, ensure compliance with safety standards, and manage stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant STEM subject and experience with the engineering lifecycle. This role offers competitive pension and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Incorporated Engineer or ability to achieve status.
• Demonstrable experience in relevant engineering fields.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering Managers and Sub-System Technical Leads.
• Develop customer requirements, system models, and design solutions.
• Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive.
• Review supplier documentation and ensure proper recording.
• Support development of estimates and project planning.

Skills

Knowledge of Systems Engineering process

Experience of the engineering lifecycle

Understanding of safety regulations

Education

Degree in relevant STEM subject

Job description

Responsibilities

• Applying your subject matter knowledge and domain experience to support the Engineering Managers and Sub‑System Technical Leads in delivering control systems and products to the submarine build programme to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project milestones
• Working collectively in a team, developing customer requirements, system models, use cases and design solutions
• Ensuring design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority
• Understanding the contractual and performance requirements for systems and supporting the definition and associated acceptance criteria through design, build, integration, installation, and commissioning activities
• Reviewing relevant supplier documentation and ensuring it is captured and recorded appropriately
• Supporting the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for various systems
• Building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as inter‑business teams, MOD & industrial partners

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science)
• Incorporated Engineer or ability to achieve Incorporated Engineer Status
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry
• Demonstrable experience of the engineering lifecycle
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations and an awareness of product safety and SHE

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 Ocean Interfaces team

This team sits within SSNA, contributing to the development of deployable assets for the future attack nuclear submarine. The team tackles global challenges and delivers design solutions by collaborating closely with customers and suppliers. As the AUKUS Submarine programme progresses, SSNA is evolving into a truly global platform including development of novel technology. With designs advancing and orders for long‑lead items being placed, this is a pivotal time to make an impact.

Relocation

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 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.

Inclusion

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.