BAE Systems
Senior Engineer - Systems Engineering
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Job Title: Senior Engineer - Systems Engineering
Location: Coventry
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £42000+ (Commensurate with skills 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.
Job Description:
As part of the Systems Engineering Team, you will be working on the Integrated Combat Systems of future Submarine programmes. This is a new site with the opportunity to be involved in the early lifecycle phases of a future Submarine programme using cutting edge technology and engaging with the wider Submarines programmes and supply chain.
Core duties:
- You'll support the development of design solutions to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones
- You'll support the development and management of requirements specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme
- You will ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority
- You'll support the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it in order to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for various systems
- You will be working with various engineering teams to improve own levels of domain knowledge and subject matter expertise
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Essential Skills:
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes and practices
- Knowledge or previous exposure of the engineering lifecycle
- Knowledge or experience within defence / maritime environments (Desirable)
The Systems Engineering team:
To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand-new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth, and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour.
We offer relocation support 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.
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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: 27th September 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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