Combat Systems Field Support Engineer

Job Title: Combat Systems Field Support Engineer

Location: Broad Oak. Onsite

Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)

Who we are: 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

The Combat Systems (CS) Engineer – Combat Systems Field Support will provide in-service support to CMS and Shared Infrastructure systems across RN platforms; Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, and soon to include Type 26 Frigates and Type 31 Inspiration class. This role is within the RECODE (Real Time Combat System Open Data Enablers) Ship Support Team.

The role will provide engineering expertise and experience to support the delivery of the RECODE Field Support service. This encompasses engineering support to Operational Defects (OPDEF) investigations and system technical issues, on platforms and remotely. Additionally, the role involves conducting the platform installation and acceptance of system upgrades in accordance with the RECODE release schedule.

Core duties:

• Support investigations of Operational defects and system issues through engineering support visits to Royal Navy platforms wherever deployed (domestic and international)
• Provide remote technical support via email and telephone for the RECODE in service Combat Management Systems (CMS) and Shared Infrastructure (SI) product lines
• Performing diagnosis and rectification of electrical, network, hardware, software and system issues with reference to technical drawings, documentation and collaboration with engineering teams to improve support service quality
• Configuring hardware/software in preparation for supporting Ship installations and commissioning across all supported RN platforms and land-based test sites

Essential Skills:

• Academic qualification in Engineering or a related STEM subject; relevant academic or professional certification (e.g., Royal Navy apprenticeship or BAE internal training); recognition by an appropriate professional institution; professionally registered as EngTech or ICTTech.
• An Engineer with experience in a hardware/software domain in Combat System Equipment, ideally CMS (Combat Management System) or SI (Shared Infrastructure) used in the maritime environment

The RECODE Field Support Team:

Dynamic, collaborative and fast paced in a ‘customer facing’ role with often emergent and changing demands requiring a broad range of skills and competencies. This includes opportunities for travel domestic and international as required. Implementing latest system technology upgrades including hardware and software installations at leading edge of latest technologies in a complex, challenging and fulfilling domain. This role provides an opportunity for professional development and contribution to a ‘niche and scarce’ role in a business critical and high profile project (RECODE).

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 20th May 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 1st June..

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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