Overview

Job Title: Senior Mission Systems Engineer (Onboard Computing)

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

Salary: £54,793 depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Supporting overall system designs for FCAS products and leading activities as part of the team responsible for developing computing architectures and computing hardware and software design solutions that feed directly into the FCAS programme.
• Interfacing with other parts of the FCAS and international organisation as a recognised holder of a wide range of knowledge in specialised areas of interest, including systems architecting / concepting, IMA based computing approaches, MBSE, security/cryptography, system safety, HW / SW modelling & simulation, HW / SW Tooling, Complex Electronic Hardware and / or secure networking.
• Supporting establishing relationships that strengthen and forge partnerships with internal and external customers, industry partners and suppliers in the UK and international locations such as Japan and Italy.
• Managing/coaching and developing less experienced members of the team.
• Operating in a manner that drives effective teamwork, collaboration and engagement across customers, partners, external suppliers/teams and internal suppliers/teams.
• Demonstrating ability to represent BAE Systems in Customer, Partner and Supplier meetings, seeking to work collaboratively through engineering, schedule and cost challenges.
• Managing and solving complex problems, balancing business and Customer requirements and resolving issues quickly and effectively; positively influencing Delivery Stream activities, schedule adherence and optimisation of engineering and business outputs.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a STEM discipline, HND/HNC, or equivalent experience.
• Proven knowledge of Systems Engineering and the Engineering Lifecycle, typically experienced in applying subject knowledge in an integrated platform which involves safety and/or security related activities.
• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders nationally and internationally at high levels of classification.
• Direct experience of working on complex computing solutions in areas such as systems management, avionics/IMA based solutions, systems integration, safety/security and / or equivalent complex programmes is ideal.
• A keenness to learn and apply experience in developing pioneering solutions to meet challenging requirements whilst achieving performance and regulatory (safety, airworthiness and security) needs.
• Experience of Engineering and business processes, implications of decisions on time / cost / quality and ability to support timely and accurate performance reporting.
• Proven interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to build strong and trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems 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 Integrated Onboard Computing team: The role is part of the Mission Systems Delivery Team (MSDT), responsible for the design and delivery of the Mission System for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The team follows an agile work planning process to develop mission system concepts, architectures, and designs, ensuring that solutions are innovative, robust, and aligned with programme objectives.

Collaboration

As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Edgewing teams, contributing to secure and resilient system designs while collaborating across multiple disciplines. You will engage with engineers, architects, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure that mission system designs meet technical, operational, and security requirements.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

Accessibility

If you have a health condition (for example: dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) 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, any citizenship 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency in order to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 18th September 2025. 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. LI-MH1 LI-Hybrid