Senior Engineer – Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptances)

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Filton, Hybrid

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

Salary: £49,000 depending on experience – This role also has paid overtime available.

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:

You’ll support the maturation of platform requirements. You’ll analyse requirements to ensure traceability. You’ll be working cross organisation to showcase excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

You’ll oversee end-to-end processes and support with continuous improvement to ensure mitigation of technical concerns. You’ll work with the wider team to support with Defining / verifying acceptances. You’ll assist with the development and satisfaction of the programmes Verification & Validation needs

Core duties:

• You’ll have systems engineering domain knowledge
• You’ll be able to translate technical issues to a wider stakeholder audience
• You’ll have requirements management toolsets knowledge (e.g. Doors / Cradle)
• You’ll be degree Level Qualification (ideally STEM) or Equivalent experience in a similar roleY
• You’ll be able to identify issues / Future risk, evaluate & implement solutions

The SSNA Whole Boat Requirements & Acceptance Team:

This is a unique role, in which you will gain exposure to the foundation of the submarines build. This provides a real opportunity to have exposure to the early design of a new programme & new submarines. You will also gain exposure to the early design of a new programme & new submarines. This is a chance to have an impact on the future SSNA platform. To help support this, overtime is available in this role.

There is also support for further growth and development in the role, from potential role scope growth to further education opportunities, this is a team with development at the forefront. BAE also offers a fantastic work life balance programme that includes flexible & hybrid working.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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: 2nd 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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