Senior Systems Engineer: Real-Time MBSE Leader

BAE Systems; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor in Sittingbourne is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop complex system architectures and collaborate on requirements management. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field and proven experience in systems involving electronics, mechanics, and software. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including enhanced annual leave and flexible working options. Closing date for applications is 26th November 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in systems with multiple technical disciplines like electronics, mechanics, optics, and software.
• Understanding of safety assessment processes as they influence design.
• Experience in integration, test, and verification of Real Time systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing architectures and sub-systems using Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Integrating and testing systems containing multiple disciplines.
• Providing guidance and coaching to other engineers.

Skills

Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets

Requirements management

Design analyses

Modelling and simulation

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant Scientific/Engineering subject

Tools

DOORS

Siemens Polarion

Enterprise Architect

MATLAB

Simulink

SysML

Job description

A prominent defense contractor in Sittingbourne is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop complex system architectures and collaborate on requirements management. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field and proven experience in systems involving electronics, mechanics, and software. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including enhanced annual leave and flexible working options. Closing date for applications is 26th November 2025.