Senior Systems Engineer

BAE Systems.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in New Malden. The role involves leading investigations in collaboration with various teams and drafting design specifications. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields, with experience in system analysis and integration. The benefits include a competitive pension scheme, flexible discounted health plans, and opportunities for accreditation.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Discounted shopping

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Understanding of System Design Specifications.
• Experience in Configuration Management.
• Knowledge of Naval Combat System Products (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and system engineering matters.
• Draft design specifications and carry out design activities.
• Act as the point of contact with customers and suppliers.

Skills

System Analysis

Integration

Technical Knowledge

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Engineering or related STEM subjects

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

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

Salary: up to £56,000 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing

• Lead & perform on assigned investigations and system engineering matters with software development, integration, hardware teams and other stakeholders throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Responsible for the completion of Performance & Linking Testing, System Analysis and able to support software & system acceptance and delivery management
• Draft design specifications under guidance and carry out design activities in line with specifications while adhering to quality and technical standards
• Provide support to the CDIG team, Engineering Manager & Project Manager to achieve project's key milestones and engineering deliverables
• Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority
• Act as the point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve relatively complex problems and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives

Your skills & experiences

• Understanding towards System Design Specifications and technical documentation and ability to perform System Analysis, Integration, Performance & System Testing and Acceptance Management
• Ability to operate in a large, complex multi-project environment with experience of Configuration Management, problem solving and Technical knowledge of the domain along with the knowledge of Naval Combat System Products (desirable)
• Demonstrates flexibility in responding to changes in tasking and priorities while effectively communicating with management, peers, and stakeholders, supported by a strong understanding of the Engineering Lifecycle, and systems engineering methodologies, practices, and tools

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

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 Capability Development Insertion Group team

As a Senior Systems Engineer in the CDIG team, you will be required to perform general systems engineering activities, which may include requirements development and management, modelling and simulation, design activities, integration, verification, validation and collating evidence to demonstrate to the customer that the requirements have been met. Supporting various engineering activities to ensure the delivery of engineering work and services to external and internal customers for multiple platforms under the supervision of the CDIG Engineering Manager. Able to work in diverse team.

CDIG is responsible for any new capability insertion into the CMS-1 (as a product and INTeACT going forward) New radars, unmanned Heli - some very recent examples. We start from bidding phase and take it through till disposal stage i.e. bid, estimate, contract award, SRR, PDR, CDR, development, implementation, integration, testing, acceptance, delivery, support, after support disposal.

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 31st 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.

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