Senior Lead Engineer, SSNA Combat System

BAE Systems; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer for the SSNA Combat System. You will ensure product safety and compliance, manage technical certifications, and lead engineering activities. The role requires extensive knowledge of engineering principles and combat systems, along with an engineering chartership. The company offers hybrid working options and competitive benefits, emphasizing an inclusive and diverse culture. Application deadline is 22nd January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Broad and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, systems theories, and practices.
• Experience in Combat System engineering or similar complex systems.
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment for company products.
• Degree qualified in a relevant STEM subject or equivalent experience.
• Hold an Engineering chartership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design complies with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage technical activities for product certification.
• Provide leadership to Technical Authorities.
• Support engineering policy development and practices.
• Engage with delivery teams for capability and design effort.

Skills

Broad knowledge of engineering principles

Good knowledge of Combat System engineering functions

Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment

Degree in relevant STEM subject or equivalent experience

Engineering chartership

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer for the SSNA Combat System. You will ensure product safety and compliance, manage technical certifications, and lead engineering activities. The role requires extensive knowledge of engineering principles and combat systems, along with an engineering chartership. The company offers hybrid working options and competitive benefits, emphasizing an inclusive and diverse culture. Application deadline is 22nd January 2026.