Senior Engineer – Systems – NCSISS CSE

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Systems Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in the integration and trials of advanced Combat/Mission Systems. This exciting position offers the opportunity to engage in technical discussions, lead task planning, and conduct analyses that support critical trials. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values your contributions and empowers you to reach your full potential. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment, this is a chance to make a real impact in the defense sector.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in functional integration and systems trials.
• Ability to contribute in technical discussions with external teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in NCSISS integration, trials, and assurance activities.
• Take ownership of task planning and dynamic management.

Skills

Functional integration

Systems trials

Post trials analysis

Technical discussions

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Academic qualification in Engineering

Professional registration as Incorporated or Chartered Engineer

Tools

IT networking

Virtualisation

Job description

Job title:Senior Systems Engineer

Location:Portsmouth – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary:Circa £50,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Participating in the NCSISS integration, trials and assurance activities
• Take ownership of task planning, estimating and dynamic management when allocated as task lead in order to achieve delivery milestone
• Undertaking analysis in support of trials and recordings, and providing a suitable report with narrative to substantiate findings
• Contributing in meetings, reviews and workshops as required by the customer and external stakeholders

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience of functional integration, systems trials and post trials analysis
• Ability to participate and contribute in technical discussions with the wider team including external OEM’s
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable:

• Hands-on technical experience in systems engineering including hosting environments, IT networking and virtualisation
• Knowledge of current and future Combat/Mission Systems architectures

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.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS) team:

As part of this role you will provide independent engineering Combat/Mission Systems advice for NCSISS Integration and Trials activities

The MISC located on Portsdown Hill, is a specialist facility providing vital support for Royal Navy warships whilst researching future Combat Systems and Technologies. Shaped like a Type 45 destroyer, the MISC is a unique building that now benefits from new facilities including a state of the art visualisation suite. The site offers a range of staff amenities, including a modern canteen with outdoor seating that offers spectacular views across Hampshire’s rolling countryside, a pool table and a gym

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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date:16th May 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.

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