Engineering Manager – Charges

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Charges

Location: Glascoed – Fully On-Site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £58,000

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:

You will manage the technical aspects of engineering programmes for Charges products. This will include managing the workload of the engineering team, acting as the focal point within the business for all technical queries relating to Charges products, and be the delegated authority for Charges products which will include discharging the company’s responsibility for Safety and Security.

This is a role where you will also be responsible for maintaining capability of the team and roll out of a competency training programme to ensure this team can deliver.

Core duties:

• You will lead the Charges Team, including engineers and scientists at all stages of their career, from recent university graduates to subject matter experts within their field
• You will drive the team to design, develops, test, and manufacture charge system products for the defence industry. These are used in munitions systems across the world
• You will form a core part of the Integrated Delivery Team (IDT), who are experiencing growth with a number of opportunities
• You will provide engineering governance for engineering activity within the team

Essential Skills:

• You will require a relevant degree in Chemistry or similar qualification
• You will deliver key milestones for engineering projects and programmes
• You will support manufacturing activities, including resolving technical issues such as non-conformance to technical data pack
• You will make technical justifications in challenging environments. This will be demonstrated by your excellent communication & management skills

The Charges Team:

This team supports an existing portfolio of Charges products. The area is going through a period of growth where we are developing and sourcing new products. This is an opportunity for you to play a direct role; increasing our export market and ensure the team understands the needs & requirements in this area for the new business and supply chains established. You will be joining an existing team that is diverse, with an excellent knowledge base and work ethic.

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: 24th September 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.

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