Software Requirements Development Engineer

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and aerospace is seeking a Software Requirements Development Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading the capture of system control requirements and developing functional system architecture. Candidates with experience in mechanical, actuation, or fluid systems engineering will thrive in this environment. BAE Systems values diversity and promotes an inclusive culture, ensuring all employees are empowered to reach their full potential.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential for an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Competence in Mathworks tools to apply Model-based systems engineering principles.
• Experience in Mechanical, Actuation, or Fluid Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and capture of device and system control requirements.
• Shape and define functional system architecture for seamless integration.
• Deliver high-quality design documentation for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mathworks (Matlab and Simulink)

Mechanical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Fluid Systems Engineering

Safety Engineering

Tools

DOORs

SCADE

SysML

Job description

Job title:Software Requirements Development Engineer

Location:Brough, Warton, Prestwick, Filton We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the identification and capture of device and system control requirements, ensuring clear alignment with project goals
• Shape and define functional system architecture and key interfaces to support seamless integration and operational excellence
• Innovate and develop control model concepts, evolving into detailed design models and test environments to accelerate delivery
• Deliver high-quality design documentation to support cross-functional collaboration and regulatory compliance
• Actively contribute to product safety assessments, embedding safety into every stage of the design and development process

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Competence in Mathworks (Matlab and Simulink) tools to apply Model-based systems engineering principles, tools and techniques
• Experience in Mechanical, Actuation, Control or Fluid Systems Engineering, preferably in a marine or aerospace application, or in a similar engineering or technology focused industry
• Desirable:
• Modelling and simulation of both classical and advanced control systems
• System testing and qualification processes
• Safety engineering and its application to system design and assuranceDOORs, SCADE, SySML

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 Active Vehicle Control Systems Team:

As part of the AVC Functional Software organisation, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the functional design and development of cutting-edge solutions for Mechanical, Actuation, or Fluidic Systems. Whether it's control, monitoring, or management - your input will directly impact high-performance. Here you will have the opportunity to grow and further your career in a company that values you.

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.