Senior Engineer – Outfit

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Outfit

Location: Scotstoun, hybrid – On site as required – 1 – 2 days per week as needed

Salary: up to £49,100 depending on qualifications 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.

What you’ll be doing:

You will support ship design development by producing equipment specifications and engineering outputs in line with all technical and quality standards, ensuring Suppliers equipment meets agreed specifications. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment parts, systems, and associated data to ensure an accurate and current representation of the baseline design. You will collaborate with stakeholders to integrate systems and contribute to review activities, including Design and Safety Reviews and support acceptance activities for Outfit systems. The position further requires liaising with customers and suppliers on engineering matters, responding to technical queries, and making informed decisions within your delegated authority.

Core duties:

• You will bring solid experience from an engineering, marine, or defence-related industry.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the core principles and values within your discipline.
• Evaluate complex problems effectively and exercise sound engineering judgements.
• Assess options confidently and make appropriate trade-off strategies.
• Use proven experience gained within an Outfit or Seamanship ship design environment.

Stage 1 Outfit and Seamanship Team:

Work to deliver the Outfit and Seamanship systems, compartment designs and integration activities in accordance with defined processes and quality standards. Provide clear advice and effective support to stakeholders to help achieve objectives and deliverables while maintaining high levels of quality and service.

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: 26th March 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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