Senior Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Millom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Millom seeks an experienced engineer to design systems for business-critical projects within the Research & Technology team. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and experience with Systems Engineering tools. Responsibilities include developing engineering designs, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring system compliance. The role offers a competitive salary of £52,647 plus benefits such as a pension scheme and health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Demonstrated background within an engineering environment.
• Good understanding of design safety and reliability principles.
• Knowledge of lifecycle processes and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications and prepare engineering designs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Validate systems/equipment and generate test schedules.

Skills

Systems Engineering tools and techniques

Mechanical principles

Electrical principles

Software principles

Requirements management

Education

Degree-level education in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or oversee the definition of system requirements, develop specifications and prepare complex, business‑critical engineering designs.
• Develop, maintain and control the technical interface to customers, suppliers and collaborators to ensure effective and swift resolution of technical issues and to deliver contractual commitments.
• Ensure that designs consider Design Safety, Design for Manufacture assembly, dis‑assembly and end‑of‑life processing, Design to cost, and Design for reliability and maintainability.
• Validate any systems/equipment, including generation of test schedules, test and integration plans, and writing/investigation of test problem reports.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to discuss technical issues and resolve problems.

Qualifications

• Degree‑level education in a relevant engineering discipline with a demonstrated background within an engineering environment.
• Experience with Systems Engineering tools and techniques, including requirements management, product safety and validation and verification techniques.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical and software principles and their interfaces.
• Good working knowledge of technical office process standards, standard instructions and drawing standards.
• Knowledge and experience of lifecycle processes and exposure to testing, trials and qualification of designs.

Role Overview

In this role you will be working within the Engineering Function on the Research & Technology team, playing a key role in designing systems for business‑critical projects, including development of new products using novel technologies.

About BAE Systems

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures, and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meets critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer's trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.

Security & Vetting

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.

Equity & Inclusion

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary £52,647 + (commensurate with skills and experience).
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• 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.