BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Engineering Manager

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BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect, and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces, and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Gloucester (4/5 days onsite)
Salary: Competitive
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
You’ll be leading the engineering of products which are genuinely recognised as the best in the world (search BAE Cross Domain Solutions for more info). Leading Projects, you’ll have one or two direct reports, working across our programme portfolio. The programmes are time-constrained, and your role is to ensure the efficient and effective management of the resources. You will be technically competent and understand how to direct multi-disciplined teams to develop highly complex products.
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Essential Requirements
- Technically credible (although not hands on) with FPGA, C++.
- Product delivery experience. Managing software engineering projects.
- Security Clearance: Qualify for full, unrestricted, UK Security Clearance.
- You’ll need to be a UK National, either from birth, or naturalised as well as being a permanent UK Resident for the last 5 years.
- Due to security clearance requirements for this position we are unable to consider dual nationals and non-UK nationals for this particular role.
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.


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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.
Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences, and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.
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