Principal Containerisation Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Containerisation Systems Engineer

Location: New Malden. 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 £68,520 depending on skills and experience

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.

Core Duties:

• Be the Technical Lead in Containerisation for SI programmes, guiding people as required and acting as the focal point for determining and reviewing technical solutions
• Within programmes using the Shared Infrastructure (SI) Containerisation functionality, support and prepare specifications, develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out design appraisals in area of expertise to ensure all standards are maintained
• Within programmes using the SI Containerisation functionality, carry out complex technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability
• Oversee development, integration, testing and maintenance of the SI Containerisation solution to ensure that the solution meets customer requirements
• Act as a point of contact with other internal teams, customers and/or suppliers on SI Containerisation engineering matters, to resolve complex problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives
• Support the preparation of SI specific bids in area(s) of expertise to facilitate the development of the highest quality bids
• Assign daily engineering tasks to the Containerisation Engineer to support efficient and safe operations

Essential Skills:

• You will have extensive experience of system design/architecture of complex systems
• You will have an understanding/experience of using, integrating, developing and enhancing a Containerisation solution based on business requirements (Kubernetes/RKE2 preferred, but other containerisation frameworks such as Docker acceptable for transferrable skills)
• You will have the ability to operate in a large, complex multi-project environment in cross-functional, distributed teams
• You will have strong analytical thinking to debug complex, distributed container issues
• You will have demonstrated impactful communication skills (oral, written and presentation) in both formal and informal settings, articulating complex ideas to broad audiences

The team:

The Shared Infrastructure (SI) team supports the infrastructure solution for the Royal Navy across the Fleet supporting Ship’s Mission Systems. The SI team are currently developing the next generation of Infrastructure for all classes which will support the RNs move to a Hybrid Navy. This role specifically supports the definition of the SI Containerisation technical solution and its development across the platforms upon which this functionality is available.

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 June 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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