Project Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Project Systems Engineering Manager

Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak. 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 £65,000 dependent on experience plus bonus scheme

What you’ll be doing:

• Management of an engineering programme or project consisting of a number of major engineering systems, disciplines, platform assemblies, equipment or software products
• Management & integration of multi-disciplined engineering teams; leadership of engineering resources, delivery of packages of work/services, involving new products and/or complex upgrades, utilising new and existing technologies, requiring multiple interfaces with customers/suppliers or partners
• Delivery of projects to meet customer and contractual obligations for cost, quality, timeliness and specification, resolution of engineering conflicts between disciplines, systems and capabilities
• Integration and solution development to meet a coherent and prioritised set of demands, tailor and apply engineering processes, tools and approaches to develop innovative and creative solutions to contracts and specifications
• Role typically is responsible for development and delivery of contracts (>£2m per annum, IBP value >£10m, resources >20 engineers) involving management of 2-3 teams
• Providing accurate estimating, forecasting, tracking and status /progress reporting of engineering developments to the Project Manager, Simulation & Training (S&T) management and wider Maritime Services engineering function

Your skills and experiences:

Essential skills:

• Sound knowledge of complex software development and integration, together with some knowledge of IT systems development engineering principles
• Understanding of development processes utilising multidiscipline teams involving e.g. concept / assessment, requirements analysis, system / sub-system design, software / hardware development, integration, acceptance and in-service support
• Ability to plan multiple work programmes and balance resources across multiple contracts within sub-surface
• Experience of working with senior level stakeholders (internally and externally) and ability to communicate programme issues confidently and clearly
• Degree in a relevant Engineering, Technical, or Scientific discipline (e.g., Systems, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering) or equivalent experience

Desirable skills:

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration (e.g., CEng, IEng)

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also 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 Modelling & Simulation team:

The Modelling & Simulation team are part of the Simulation & Training Group. This team delivers high fidelity simulations of the world, platforms, weapons and sensors that enable re-creation of complex Naval formations supporting Under Water Battlespace and Future Air Dominance.

This role will give wide exposure to a variety of different functions and areas of the business and will provide plenty of opportunities for training and progression with a focus on technical ability and professionalisation throughout your career.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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 diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or 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 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: 18th April 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.

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