Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior SystemsEngineer

Location: Cowes- on site

Salary: Up to £62,000 dependent on experience

Put yourself into adynamic Senior Systems Engineering role at the forefront of realworld demands in the defence industry. You will be a key teammember developing current and next generation radar products tocounter emerging threats and gain an advantage in the strategicFuture Air Dominance domain. Your new day-to-day will be excitingand diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineeringacross the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join indeveloping radar systems used by those who serve and protectus.

What you'll be doing:

• Applying a breadth of knowledge,skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles andtechniques to develop technical solutions and resolve engineeringissues

• Discern and decompose requirementsto system and sub-system level and manage these in an approvedtoolset such as IBM DOORSNext

• Collaborating with specialistsacross different engineering disciplines including electronics,electrical, mechanical and software to realise overarching systemdesign solutions

• Contribute to definition andarticulation of underpinned through production of customeracceptance evidence

• Through these activities you willbuild your personal profile with senior stakeholders and grow adiverse knowledge base in radarengineering

Your skills andexperience:

• An understanding of at least one ofthe following subject areas; signal processing, target trackextraction, object classification algorithms, system, and sensorresource optimisation

• An appreciation of factors that canaffect the real-world performance of sensing systems and how thesecan impact the accuracy and timeliness of measurements in order tomeet challenging design objectives andrequirements

• Demonstrates understanding andexperience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge ofSystems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO15288

• Higher education (or equivalentexperience) in a relevant STEMdiscipline

Benefits:

As well as acompetitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee shareplans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing,and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, privatehealth plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible foran annual incentive.

The Radar SystemsEngineering team:

You will be working as a SeniorSystems Engineer within our close-knit Multi-Function Radar team ofinter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio ofexisting and brand-new radar products to address emerging andfuture threats in the realm of Future AirDominance.

With demonstrable experience incontemporary Systems Engineering, you will become an integralmember of a growing team to deliver next generation technologysolutions and help develop our junior systems engineeringpopulation.

This role is a fantasticopportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your careerjourney within a global business. You will be supported in growingyour knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques,with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities intechnical leadership.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easilyaccessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passengerferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal tosite.

As the world has evolved, so hasthe way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to haveflexibility with your working hours, depending on your role andlocation. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibilityaround start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life atwork, on site and life at home., however, because of the importanceand security classification of the projects you will be involvedin, there will be a regular requirement for you to work on site soyou can collaborate closely with the rest of yourteam.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a placewhere you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part ofan inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, andmerit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. Wewelcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly fromsections of the community who are currently underrepresented withinour industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people withdisabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure thatour recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you havea disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, ananxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certainassessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potentialreasonableadjustments.

Please be awarethat many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security andexport control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factorssuch as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previouslyheld, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you areeligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must asa minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many rolesalso require higher levels of National Security Vetting whereapplicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuousresidency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for therole, to allow for meaningful security vettingchecks.

Closingdate: 29th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if wereceive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you areinterested, please submit your application as early aspossible.