Overview

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Combat Systems Platform Integration (ICS)

Location: Scotstoun, Portsmouth, Filton, Broad Oak, Frimley, Farmborough. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: up to £49,393 depending on skills and experience

Responsibilities

• Be a point of contact for Combat Systems Communication.
• Support and provide technical overview to the Technical Lead & Principal.
• Execute system specific tasks in line with programme dates and direction of Tech Lead.
• Assist in the development of designated attached Early Careers.
• Articulate communication capability when liaising across the BAE Programme Disciplines and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical input to ECB with Change Tasks completion thereafter and preparation for modelling.

Your skills and experiences

• Essentials
• HNC/HND in relevant discipline.
• Start the journey of Professional Registration (IET, ENCOSSE, etc).
• Experience of physical integration during the design lifecycle. Technical dissection and understanding of VFI & TDPs.
• Experience of Integrated Communications System in a Naval environment is desirable.
• Time served preferably with Combat Systems or Naval Communication/Networks Systems.
• Engineers at all levels should possess an engineering or related STEM qualification and seek recognised professional status (Incorporated/Chartered) through an appropriate institution.
• Encouragement and support to achieve relevant accreditation; preference for candidates who are already professionally registered.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts.
• Annual incentive may be available.

The ICS and Under Water Team

Canada has selected the BAE Systems Type 26 Global Combat Ship (GCS) design for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) under a subcontract from Lockheed Martin Canada (LMCa). BAE Systems is the warship designer for a 15-ship programme for the Royal Canadian Navy in an initial three-year contract. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is the nominated shipbuilder within Canada.

As part of a technical team of engineers, you will manage technical issues, define and update technical risks, manage and lead configuration control including technical document baselines. You will interface with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including suppliers, operations/production, detailed designers and the customer, while continually maintaining quality. There is also the opportunity to attend overseas meetings/workshops in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Why BAE Systems

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You will be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality and place of birth can affect the roles you are eligible to perform. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard at a minimum. Some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency depending on the vetting level.

Closing date

Closing date: 26th September 2025 - Interviews will be held week commencing 6th October.