Job Title: SeniorCombat Systems Engineer
Location: Portsmouth NavalBase & Portsmouth Broad Oak – hybrid pattern of 3/4 days onsite
We offer a range of hybrid and flexibleworking arrangements – please speak to your recruiter aboutthe options for this particular role
Salary: Up to £49,000depending on 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 bringyour unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress andprotect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part indelivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace andsecurity solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all ofus.
From the depths of the ocean, to the farreaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systemscould take you.
What you’ll bedoing:
Within the WarshipTechnical Authority, WTA, you will provide engineering support toprogrammes and projects across Warship Support, including RoyalNavy surface ship contracts, international naval support, andinternal and external consultancy activity.
As aSenior Combat Systems Engineer, you will contribute to deliveringcore service elements such as design change, technical assurance,material state and obsolescence management, specialist support,and future support planning. You will support technical leadership and wider systemsengineering, following agreed training and people‑managementprocesses.
Coreduties:
- Providingcombat systems engineering support across a wide range of platformsand programmes, encompassing Combat Management Systems, sensors,effectors, networks and weapons systems, while supporting CSMplatforms, non‑CSM tasks and international naval programmes asdirected
- Supporting assigned project(s)Principal and Senior Engineers liaising with internal and externalstakeholders (MOD, Overseas Navies, OEMs and project teams) whererequested
- Assisting with the maintenanceplatform of systems design integrity across diverse engineeringcontexts, including pan class and cross programmedeployments
- Supporting structuredinvestigations, impact assessments and integration analyses acrossplatform systems for assigned projects to drive evidence-baseddecisions as directed by project(s) technical lead(s)
- Supporting safe, efficient implementation of platformsystems design change by supporting maintenance of configurationcontrol and holistic integration across affected domains
- supporting with collation of evidence for safety casemaintenance and Naval Authority/Customer certificationsubmissions
- Supporting the WTA Combat Systemstechnical lead for your assigned project(s) and the Hub asdirected
Essentialskills:
- You will haveknowledge of typical UK naval domains with background in combatsystems, electrical engineering or munitions
- Understanding of defence and maritime standardsapplicable to UK MOD and an awareness for overseascustomers.
- You will demonstrate a soundunderstanding of the engineering lifecycle
- Degree qualified or equivalent in Systems/CombatSystems/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and acommitment to working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng)status
The WTA CombatSystems Team:
This position sitswithin the Warship Technical Authority (WTA) Service Hub, part ofthe Asset Managementteam within Warship Support. The WTA delivers Naval whole ship,systems and equipment engineering support and change management
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitlesspossibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this isa place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered tobe your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoyrewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family,support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as abalanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways ofworking and with a strong sense of shared purpose,our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proudof the difference you make.
Aplace where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace whereeveryone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity ofbackgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams andis vital to the work we do.
Please be aware thatmany roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and exportcontrol restrictions.These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, anynationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birthcan restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieveBaseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also requirehigher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vettinglevel required for therole, to allow for meaningful security vettingchecks.
ClosingDate: 17th July 2026
We reservethe right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficientapplications for therole. Therefore, if you are interested, please submityour application as early as possible.
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