Senior Systems Engineer

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia for expatriates; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design systems and assist in building prototypes. The role requires a degree in a STEM discipline and knowledge of Systems Engineering. Responsibilities include validating systems, specifying components, and working on critical projects using novel technologies. Candidates should demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills. This position is full-time and based on-site.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a STEM discipline is essential.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering Lifecycle is required.
• Experience in engaging with external stakeholders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and assist in building prototypes and systems.
• Validate and verify systems and sub-systems.
• Specify components and select interfaces.

Skills

Knowledge of Systems Engineering

Experience in stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of engineering lifecycle

Education

Degree, HND/HNC in a STEM discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Warton – Onsite

Salary: £47,683+ Dependent of skills and experience

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and assisting in the build of prototypes, products and systems suitable for testing, including the development of new products using novel technologies.
• Carrying out system and sub-system validation and verification, including supporting system design reviews.
• Doing component/interface specification and selection
• Application of Control Systems Engineering practices to ensure design safety, reliability, integration and performance requirements are met
• Tailoring and developing Systems Engineering practices to suit the needs of a particular project / programme of work
• Carrying out problem solving and providing timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in a STEM discipline
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and the Engineering Lifecycle, typically experienced in applying subject knowledge in an integrated platform which may involve safety and/or cyber security related activities
• Exposure to working with stakeholders outside of the local team, nationally and / or internationally

Desirable

• Experience of working on complex computing solutions in areas such as systems management, avionics/IMA based solutions, systems integration, safety/cyber security and / or equivalent complex programmes
• Knowledge and experience in Object Oriented design and Model Based engineering tools and techniques would also be advantageous
• Awareness of Engineering and business processes, familiarity with implications of decisions on time / cost / quality and be able to support timely and accurate performance reporting

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 Weapons Systems UK Engineering Team

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 meet 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.

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.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 September 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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