Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Barrow or Sheffield – Hybrid

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

Salary: £54,490 + DOE

Job Description: 

In this role, you will lead the development of Research and Development programmes by utilising Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to ensure that opportunities are realised, developed, de-risked, and correctly engineered for the correct solution. You will also apply robust requirements management and development techniques, leading to Integration, Verification, and Validation activities. You will also manage and elicit needs from internal and external stakeholders. This role also requires you to work cross functionally and lead the development and design effort, outputting model artifacts and requirements to design teams in order for them to develop solutions.

Core duties:

• Lead the development of Research and Development programmes using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to realise, develop, de-risk, and appropriately engineer solution opportunities
• Apply robust requirements engineering and management techniques to ensure clarity, traceability, and alignment throughout the development lifecycle
• Lead Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V) activities to ensure system solutions meet defined requirements and quality standards
• Elicit, analyse, and manage stakeholder needs from both internal and external stakeholders to inform system development
• Work cross-functionally across engineering disciplines to coordinate design activities and ensure alignment of programme objectives
• Produce and manage model artefacts and structured requirements, enabling downstream design teams to develop effective and compliant solutions

Essential Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field
• Model based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• SysML in Cameo experience
• Requirements management and development
• Integration, Verification, and Validation experience
• Interface management

The Systems Engineering team :

Being a part of this exciting journey enables you to have direct impact in transforming the WSUK business as a whole, and to be on the cutting edge of technology and product development. The team experiencing growth at this time also enables for development opportunities in the future, and a place where a well-rounded range of experiences can be provided

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: 5th May 2026

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