Specialist Systems Engineer

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia; Preston; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense contractor is seeking a Specialist Systems Engineer to support the design and development of computing architectures for the FCAS program in Warton. The role involves managing complex systems, collaborating with international stakeholders, and leading a team of engineers. A relevant STEM degree is required along with solid experience in systems engineering and cyber security. Competitive salary offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of Systems Engineering and the Engineering Lifecycle.
• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders at high levels.
• Knowledge in complex computing solutions related to safety/cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Support overall system designs for FCAS products.
• Manage and develop less experienced team members.
• Resolve complex problems quickly and effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of Systems Engineering

Experience with cyber security

Stakeholder management

Object Oriented design

Model Based Engineering tools

Education

Degree or equivalent in STEM

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Systems Engineer

Location: Warton - Onsite

Salary Up to £62,498 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting overall system designs for FCAS products and leading various activities as part of the overall team responsible for developing computing architectures and computing hardware and software design solutions that feed directly into the FCAS programme
• Interfacing into other parts of the FCAS national and international organisation as a recognised holder of a wide range of knowledge in specialised areas of interest, which could include experience in some or all of systems architecting / concepting, IMA based computing approaches, MBSE, cyber security/cryptography, system safety, HW / SW modelling & simulation, HW / SW Tooling, Complex Electronic Hardware and / or secure networking
• Supporting establishing relationships that strengthen and forge partnerships with internal and external customers, industry partners and suppliers in the UK and international locations such as Japan and Italy
• Managing/coaching and developing less experienced members of the team
• Operating in a manner that drives effective teamwork, collaboration and engagement across customers, partners, external suppliers/teams and internal suppliers/teams
• Demonstrating ability to represent BAE Systems in Customer, Partner and Supplier meetings, , seeking to work collaboratively through engineering, schedule and cost challenges
• Managing and solving complex problems, balancing business and Customer requirements and resolving issues quickly and effectively; Positively influencing Delivery Stream activities, schedule adherence and optimise engineering and business outputs

Your skills and experiences

• Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in a STEM discipline
• Proven knowledge of Systems Engineering and the Engineering Lifecycle, typically experienced in applying subject knowledge in an integrated platform which involves safety and/or cyber security related activities
• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders nationally and internationally at high levels of classification
• Experience 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.

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 FCAS Platform Compute Team

Current focusses on advancing platform computing solutions has generated the requirement for experienced engineers to join the FCAS Platform Compute Team, enabling delivery of early life system design concepts and principles that feed directly into FCAS. The roles available includes interfacing into other parts of the FCAS national and international organisation as a recognised holder of a wide range of knowledge in specialised areas of interest, including systems architecting/concepting, MBSE, cryptography, cyber and secure networking.

Within this role you will lead a team of engineers in activities that support the development and delivery of FCAS computing solutions, primarily focussed on solutions that are associated with Product Safety / Security / Cyber Engineering as well as product/programme integration and management of enablers (facilities, toolsets, etc) these activities require. The role includes interfacing into other parts of the FCAS national and international organisation as a recognised holder of a wide range of knowledge in specialised areas of interes and / or senior programme delivery experience in national and international programmes. The roles include working with other specialists within the team, nationally and internationally in areas such as systems architecting/concepting, MBSE, cryptography, CEH, cyber and secure networking.

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 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

8th January 2026

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.

Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.