Senior Systems Engineer

BAE Systems Canada; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defence organization is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team in the UK. The role involves understanding customer needs to influence design, supporting technical problem-solving, and managing engineering requirements in a hybrid work environment. Essential qualifications include a STEM degree and knowledge of systems engineering processes. Competitive benefits are offered, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry such as Aerospace or Automotive.
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience in the relevant phase of the engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of customer and user needs influencing design.
• Support the development of design solutions to technical problems.
• Manage Combat Systems requirements effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of Systems Engineering process

Knowledge of engineering lifecycle

Knowledge of relevant engineering standards

Awareness of Product Safety and SHE

STEM degree/background

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Overview

Job title: Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Frimley, Filton or 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: circa £48,000 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing

• Work with appropriate supervision and support to develop an understanding of the customer and user needs of the system and how they will influence and impact design activities
• Support the development of design solutions to complex technical problems throughout the product lifecycle against agreed time, cost and quality
• Support the development and management of Combat Systems requirements
• Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority
• Understand the contractual and performance requirements for Combat Systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities
• Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer
• Work with various engineering teams to improve own levels of domain knowledge and subject matter expertise

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Knowledge of Systems Engineering process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry such as Aerospace or Automotive
• Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role and awareness of the entire engineering lifecycle
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations
• Understand the need, and have awareness of Product Safety and SHE
• STEM degree/background

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 Dreadnought Integrated Combat Systems Design Team

You'll be joining a high-profile team due to the critical nature of the work, providing extensive exposure across the entire Submarine program. You'll be part of a diverse, prominent team with the opportunity to collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and make a real difference to the programme. It's a unique chance to deepen your expertise and engage with some of the most cutting-edge technology in the UK. 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. 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: 1st October 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.