Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Warton, Hybrid

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

Salary: £49,400+ depending on 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.

What you’ll be doing:

The role is responsible for ensuring that all subsystem functions, interfaces, software, and test requirements are clearly defined, accurately documented, and aligned with FESS release requirements. It involves managing and reviewing design artefacts in accordance with the Engineering Management Plan, ensuring they are delivered to quality standards and within programme timescales. The position also requires conducting technical analysis to resolve design issues, managing Query Notes and Change Requests through the appropriate processes, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop concepts and support new capabilities. Additionally, it includes capturing and interpreting customer requirements to ensure they are fully understood and translated into effective technical solutions.

Core duties:

• You’ll bring a strong engineering background, applying core principles to solve complex technical challenges
• You’ll demonstrate a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and environments
• You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools to support analysis, reporting, and communication
• You’ll have a solid understanding of configuration management toolsets, ensuring accuracy and traceability of data
• You’ll take a disciplined, structured approach to recording findings, producing clear and high-quality documentation

The ESS System Design Team:

You’ll join the ESS System Design Team, responsible for designing and supporting the Engineering Support System (ESS) for the Typhoon aircraft. ESS is a mission-critical maintenance tool that enables the safe, effective operation of Typhoon, and the team plays a key role in delivering future engineering support through the Typhoon FESS programme. This is a highly collaborative team working on systems that directly impact front-line aircraft availability and performance.

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: 1st April 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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