Senior Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to contribute to NCSISS integration and trials in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. This role offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Share plans

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in functional integration and systems trials required.
• Must participate in technical discussions effectively.
• A relevant engineering degree is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in NCSISS integration, trials, and assurance activities.
• Take ownership as task lead for delivery milestones.
• Conduct analysis for trials and provide reports.

Skills

Functional integration

Systems trials

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical discussions

Education

Qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects

Tools

IT networking

Virtualisation

Job description

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Job title: Senior Systems Engineer

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

Salary: Circa £54,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Participating in the NCSISS integration, trials and assurance activities
• Take ownership of task planning, estimating and dynamic management when allocated as task lead in order to achieve delivery milestone
• Undertaking analysis in support of trials and recordings, and providing a suitable report with narrative to substantiate findings
• Contributing in meetings, reviews and workshops as required by the customer and external stakeholders
  
  

Essential

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience of functional integration, systems trials and post trials analysis
• Ability to participate and contribute in technical discussions with the wider team including external OEM’s
• Good verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Desirable

• Hands-on technical experience in systems engineering including hosting environments, IT networking and virtualisation
• Knowledge of current and future Combat/Mission Systems architectures
  
  

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 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 Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS) Team

As part of this role you will provide independent engineering Combat/Mission Systems advice for NCSISS Integration and Trials activities

The MISC located on Portsdown Hill, is a specialist facility providing vital support for Royal Navy warships whilst researching future Combat Systems and Technologies. Shaped like a Type 45 destroyer, the MISC is a unique building that now benefits from new facilities including a state of the art visualisation suite. The site offers a range of staff amenities, including a modern canteen with outdoor seating that offers spectacular views across Hampshire’s rolling countryside, a pool table and a gym

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: 25th June 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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