Senior Software Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Systems Engineer in a dynamic role focused on developing cutting-edge autonomous maritime products. You'll leverage your expertise in Systems Engineering and Software Architecture to tackle real-world challenges in the defense industry. Collaborate with global experts and utilize advanced technologies to create innovative solutions that enhance maritime capabilities. This position offers flexibility in working arrangements and a supportive environment where your contributions can lead to significant advancements in autonomous systems. Embark on a rewarding career journey that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering with integrated software systems.
• Understanding of software architectural modelling and requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Apply Systems Engineering experience for maritime autonomous systems.
• Manage system design decomposition and architectural modelling.
• Plan and execute system testing traced to requirements.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering Standards

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Requirements Management

System Testing

Mathematical Simulation Tools

Education

Higher Education in STEM

Tools

IBM DOORS Next

Teamcenter

IBM Engineering Test Manager

CATIA Magic (Cameo)

Sparx EA

Mathworks MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

Job Description - Senior Systems Engineer (Software) (00125039)

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer (Software)

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

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 commensurate with skills and experience

Put yourself into a dynamic Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. You will be part of our Autonomy team developing Autonomous Maritime products to counter emerging threats and gain an advantage in the future maritime battlespace. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying your knowledge of Systems Engineering and Software Architecture definition in the increasingly significant field of autonomous defence systems, working with global experts and cutting-edge technology.

What you’ll be doing:

• Apply Systems Engineering experience with a good understanding of software system embodiment for the development of maritime autonomous systems
• Discern and decompose requirements at system, sub-system and software specification level and manage these in an appropriate requirements management toolset
• Undertake system design decomposition and architectural modelling, managing architectural models from system architecture into software architecture
• Undertake system test planning, execution and reporting
• Contribute to definition of acceptance strategies verifying compliance at various levels of system design, supporting production of customer acceptance evidence

Your skills and experiences:

• Understanding and experience of Systems Engineering with integrated software systems, which could include knowledge of Systems and Software Engineering standards (e.g. ISO 15288 and ISO 12207)
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and software architectural modelling in appropriate frameworks and languages (e.g. NAF/UAF/TOGAF/SysML/UML) using a dedicated toolset such as CATIA Magic (Cameo), Sparx EA, or equivalent
• Requirements definition and management using an appropriate toolset such as IBM DOORS Next and configuration management with tools like Teamcenter, SAP
• Planning, performing, and documenting system testing traced to requirements using a dedicated toolset (e.g. IBM Engineering Test Manager)
• Some experience of mathematical simulation tools/languages (e.g. Mathworks MATLAB, Simulink, Pearl, Python) would be an advantage
• Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline

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 Maritime Autonomy Team:

You will be working as a Senior Software Systems Engineer within our Maritime Autonomy product team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our product portfolio for maritime surface and sub-surface autonomous vessels, integrating payloads and platforms to deliver cutting edge autonomous capability.

With demonstrable experience in contemporary Systems Engineering, you will become an integral member of a growing team to develop our future maritime autonomous systems. This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business

The Flexible Working Statement:

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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 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: 23 th 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.