Senior Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineering Manager

Location: Barrow, Filton, Frimley, Broadoak, Brough or Weymouth. Hybrid – 3 days per week on site (can be based at either site). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: competitive

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.

Job Description:

As a Senior Engineering Manager – Product Security (Product Security Architect), you will be responsible for managing work delivery within agreed cost and budget constraints. You will report on team progress and performance, maintaining awareness of financial forecasting and cost estimation.

In addition, you will provide specialist advice and contribute to a range of project documentation. This includes, but is not limited to, Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Technical Publications, Cyber Incident Plans, and Operating Instructions.

Core duties:

• Security Assurance Case
• Captured and agreed technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes
• Compliant technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations
• Technical input and appropriate consideration of product security activities and issues for LCM deliverables and Design Reviews, including Sub-Contract Design Reviews
• Captured and agreed input to appropriate Verification and Qualification Plans

Essential Skills:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security related
• Holds CISSP (or able to achieve)
• Engineering lifecycle and Project Management knowledge and experience
• Thorough understanding of information security principles and its potential impact on Product Systems
• Experience of Consultancy on the application of Product Security/Information Security concepts to applicable technologies within the environment (or similar)
• Can demonstrate experience of mentoring and/or providing support to others

The Product Security team:

The Product Security (PSec) Senior Engineering Manager is the lead and focal point for all matters relating to security and information risk associated with the engineering delivery of the product. They are responsible for the high level strategy, management, planning, estimating and leadership of all PSec activities required to deliver a solution that meets the specified PSec contractual and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle. We offer relocation support 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: 16th 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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