Integration Engineer
Job Title: Integration Engineer
Location: Dorset, Christchurch – Full time onsite
Salary: Up to £49,100 (dependent on skills and experience)
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.
Role description:
The role will involve the production of technical artefacts and the implementation of virtual and physical core components, which form the backbone of platforms. You will build and configure Windows Server 2019/2022 and Windows 10/11 systems, integrate COTS and bespoke software, and adhere to software engineering best practices. The role also includes fault finding in live environments, producing clear documentation, collaborating with team members through knowledge sharing and peer reviews, reporting progress to stakeholders, and occasional travel to customer sites to support deployments, investigations, and testing
Core Duties:
- Building and configuring Windows Server 2019/2022 and Windows 10/11 operating systems
- Integration and configuration of COTS and bespoke software
- Adherence to software engineering practices
- Fault finding and resolution of issues in a production environment to a successful conclusion
- Producing clear and concise technical documentation
- Collaboration with other members of the team: sharing knowledge and peer reviewing others work
- Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership
- Occasional travel to customer sites to support deployment, investigations and testing
Essential Skills:
- You’ll be able to use PowerShell and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to install and configure COTS and bespoke software on Windows 10 and Server 2019
- You’ll have knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and MDT alternate deployment approaches for deploying Windows 11 and Server 2022 (desirable)
- You’ll have knowledge and experience of Group Policy and Active Directory
- You’ll be able to produce clear technical documentation
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 Foundation Team:
BAE Systems are currently recruiting for an Integration Engineer, based at our Christchurch site, to support various MoD projects. This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system for the MoD. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support – it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various MoD locations
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 16th June 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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