BAE Systems
Senior Combat Systems Engineer
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Senior Combat Systems Engineer
Senior Combat Systems Engineer
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base & Portsmouth Broad Oak – hybrid pattern of 3/4 days on site
Salary: Up to £49,000 depending on skills and experience
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
About BAE Systems
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 everyone.
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.
About the Role
Within the Warship Technical Authority (WTA), you will provide engineering support to programmes and projects across Warship Support, including:
- Royal Navy surface ship contracts
- International naval support
- Internal and external consultancy activity
As a Senior Combat Systems Engineer, you will:
- Contribute to delivering core service elements such as:
- Design change
- Technical assurance
- Material state and obsolescence management
- Specialist support
- Future support planning
- Support technical leadership and wider systems engineering, following agreed training and people-management processes.
Core Duties
- Providing combat systems engineering support across a wide range of platforms and programmes, encompassing:
- Combat Management Systems
- Sensors, effectors, networks, and weapons systems
- Supporting CSM platforms, non-CSM tasks, and international naval programmes as directed
- Supporting the assigned project(s) Principal and Senior Engineers in liaising with:
- Internal and external stakeholders (MOD, overseas navies, OEMs, and project teams)
- Assisting with the maintenance of systems design integrity across diverse engineering contexts, including pan-class and cross-programme deployments
- Supporting structured investigations, impact assessments, and integration analyses across platform systems for assigned projects to drive evidence-based decisions as directed by the project(s) technical lead(s)
- Supporting the safe, efficient implementation of platform systems design change by maintaining configuration control and holistic integration across affected domains
- Supporting the collation of evidence for safety case maintenance and Naval Authority/Customer certification submissions
- Supporting the WTA Combat Systems technical lead for assigned project(s) and the Hub as directed
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Essential Skills
- Knowledge of typical UK naval domains with a background in:
- Combat systems
- Electrical engineering
- Munitions
- Understanding of defence and maritime standards applicable to UK MOD, as well as being aware of requirements for overseas customers
- Demonstrating a sound understanding of the engineering lifecycle
- A degree qualification or equivalent in Systems/Combat Systems/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Commitment to working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
About the Team
This position sits within the Warship Technical Authority (WTA) Service Hub, part of the Asset Management team within Warship Support. The WTA delivers Naval Whole Ship, systems, and equipment engineering support and change management.
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Why BAE Systems?
Here, you can build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Expect lifelong learning and meaningful work, where:
- You can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best
- Your contribution is recognised
- Rewards are tailored to what’s most important for you and your family
- You receive support for your financial and personal wellbeing
- You enjoy a balanced lifestyle
An environment embracing sustainable ways of working ensures a supportive culture where everyone can thrive and feel they belong, proud of the difference you make.
About Our Workplace
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported:
- Diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our teams.
- Representation is vital to the work we do.
Please note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions, which may impact eligibility based on factors such as nationality, previous nationality, and place of birth.
- All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard as a minimum.
- Many roles require a higher level of National Security Vetting. This typically requires 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency to allow meaningful security checks.
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible.
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