Mission Systems Based : Warton, Lancashire Hourly Rate: £60.00 PAYE or £81.05 Umbrella inside IR35 Hours: 37 Hours per week Onsite : 3 – 4 days per week Length : 12 months

Would you like to be part of a specialised team delivering world-class mission systems engineering capabilities, while shaping the future of defence technology for generations to come? BAE Systems is currently looking for Lead Systems Engineers to join their Mission Systems (E853) team at Warton.

The Job Lead or contribute across the entire engineering lifecycle—from concept and requirements to design, implementation, and certification. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside engineers, planners, and delivery partners. Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating cross-functional collaboration. Support agile delivery through regular team meetings, resource planning, and task coordination. Produce key engineering artefacts and documentation.

Skills Degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience Proven systems engineering expertise across the lifecycle Proficiency in tools like UML/SysML, M...