Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense manufacturer in the United Kingdom seeks a Systems Engineer to tackle complex challenges and support system development. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the V-model and experience in Systems Engineering. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £43,000 and various flexible working arrangements. Benefits include health plans and employee share schemes, fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and integrity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of V‑model or full product lifecycle.
• Developing Systems Engineering experience with ISO 15288 exposure.
• Awareness of marine/ship systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply Systems Thinking to complex system challenges.
• Assist Principal and Senior Engineers with stakeholder requirements.
• Understand system development strategies across lifecycle phases.

Skills

V‑model experience

Systems Engineering experience

Model-based Systems Engineering familiarity

Awareness of marine/ship systems

Degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Up to £43,000 depending on skills and experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Applying Systems Thinking to complex system challenges
• Assisting Principal and Senior Engineers in providing stakeholder requirements elicitation, analysis and management to ensure systems engineering deliverables are developed to satisfy stakeholder needs
• Understanding and applying strategies around system development across a typical lifecycle, from requirement elicitation through to qualification, including integration, verification and validation activities
• Supporting identification of system emergent properties, trade‑offs, optimisation, risk management and verification activities
• Liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient engagement in support of system realisation
• Working with multiple Asset Management Service Hubs to tailor and deliver the Systems Engineering capabilities and services as required
• Utilising Model Based Systems Engineering Tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect) to capture system definition

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience of V‑model or the full product lifecycle
• Developing Systems Engineering experience and exposure to the ISO 15288 lifecycle
• Familiar with Model based Systems Engineering and Digital Enabling Technologies, including relevant toolsets and collaborative work environments
• An awareness of marine/ship systems would be desirable but not compulsory, for example HVAC, Fuel Systems, Gas Turbine Services, Fresh Water Services, Sea Water Services, Black and Grey Water Systems, Bilge and Sullage Systems, Gas Systems, Intake and Exhaust Systems, Chilled Water Systems, Lub Oil and Hydraulics
• Be qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in Systems Engineering or a related discipline, be a member of a relevant professional body and be working towards an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) level, with the ambition of obtaining professional registration in the future

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.

About BAE Systems and inclusion:

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.

Security and eligibility:

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:

17th December 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.