Senior Engineer – Systems Engineering (Integration)

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Test Integration

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Onsite

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 £44,750 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.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll write test procedures using technical information from suppliers and design authority. You’ll be able to understand and interpret the customer needs for integration activities and affect these once agreed as deliverables. You’ll undertake integration testing in line with approved test procedures

You’ll investigate complex technical faults and queries of the (to be) integrated systems based on a considerable understanding of the underlying technical design. You’ll compile and communicate test/fault/investigation evidence and reports in verbal, informal and formal written mediums. You’ll understand the need for and support where required integration activities on supplier and customer sites. You’ll support the documentation of domain knowledge and be able to pass on information and experience in order to help grow the knowledge base within appropriate business teams.

Core duties:

• You’ll hold either a HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• You’ll be able to provide technical knowledge & instruction to emergent incidents
• You’ll have proven documentation writing skills using Microsoft Office applications
• You’ll bring knowledge and an understanding of Electrical Testing and / or Software Testing

The Test & Integration Team:

You will be responsible for reviewing documentation, writing test procedures and following test procedures for the Platform management system on Dreadnought.

The team you will be joining plays a critical role in testing software and hardware of vital management systems, writing test procedures and delivering measures to significant stages of the submarine build.

You will have an opportunity to work on complex engineering and testing projects, joining a team that will likely be growing rapidly, allowing for development opportunities.

We offer relocation support packages 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: 25th 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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