Senior Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their Multi-Function Radar team in Cowes. The role involves developing technical solutions and engaging with stakeholders while contributing to radar engineering advancements. Candidates should have a solid understanding of Systems Engineering and relevant STEM education. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and experience.
• Ability to manage requirements in tools such as IBM DOORS.
• Willingness to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues.
• Manage and articulate system requirements effectively.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and enhance radar engineering knowledge.

Skills

Signal processing

Target track extraction

Object classification algorithms

System and sensor resource optimization

Understanding of Systems Engineering standards

Education

Higher education in a relevant STEM discipline

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Cowes, Broad Oak, Great Baddow – Onsite only – Part-time accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

Salary: Up to £63,150 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

1. Applying a breadth of knowledge, skills, and experience of Systems Engineering principles and techniques to develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues.
2. Discern and decompose requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS.
3. Collaborating with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical, and software to realize overarching system design solutions.
4. Contributing to the definition and articulation of requirements, supported by production of customer acceptance evidence.
5. Building your personal profile with senior stakeholders and growing a diverse knowledge base in radar engineering through these activities.

Your skills and experiences:

• An understanding of at least one of the following: signal processing, target track extraction, object classification algorithms, system, and sensor resource optimization.
• An appreciation of factors affecting the real-world performance of sensing systems and their impact on measurement accuracy and timeliness to meet design objectives and requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of Systems Engineering, including knowledge of standards (e.g., ISO 15288).
• Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers share plans, 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 Radar Systems Engineering team:

You will work as a Senior Systems Engineer within our close-knit Multi-Function Radar team of interdisciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio to address emerging and future threats in the realm of Future Air Dominance. With demonstrable experience in contemporary Systems Engineering, you will be an integral member of a growing team delivering next-generation solutions and developing our junior engineers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and career within a global business.

You will be supported in expanding your knowledge of cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities for technical leadership development.

Our workplace in Cowes is accessible from Southampton via ferry and shuttle service. We offer flexible working hours to help balance work and personal life, with a requirement to work on-site regularly due to the security classification of projects.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a health condition that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Applicants must be current employees with at least 12 months in their role, and roles are subject to security and export restrictions, including the Baseline Personnel Security Standard and higher security vetting where applicable.

Closing Date: 22nd July 2025. We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.