Research & Technology Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Research & Technology Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Scotstoun or Govan, on site- 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 £45,500 dependent on 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.

Role description:

This role within Naval Ships Future Business and Technology (FB&T) works in the early stage of the design lifecycle, identifying and evaluating new technologies. The role holder will utilise theoretical engineering knowledge combined with practical experience and skills to develop technologies for future products, services, specifications, designs, and developments. The role holder will also resolve a range of engineering issues and problems, compile technical reports and accompanying presentations to present Technologies as mature solutions for Engineering to select in a future ship design.

Core Duties:

• Design and develop solutions for assigned products, resolving technical issues with supervision.
• Develops qualification requirements for on-boarding of new Technology
• Support peer reviews and verification activities
• Conduct qualification testing for new technologies

Essential skills:

• Depth and breadth of engineering knowledge & experience in a Naval Ship or similar Technology business
• Assessing mindset, that models, understands, quantifies and characterises problems and applies creativity to generate innovative solutions

• Engineers should hold relevant STEM qualifications and work towards Incorporated or Chartered status through a recognised professional institution. Support will be provided for accreditation, with preference given to professionally registered candidates.

The FB&T team

The FB&T team has been established to win new business, which requires us to be able to maintain a competitive edge for new ship contracts. The introduction of technology is one way that we can reduce cost or schedule and increase performance of our products to help win competitive contracts.

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.

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: 14th August 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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