Senior Engineer (Rail Systems)

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. 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. An experienced Professional Engineer applying Systems Engineering principles to radar system development across the full lifecycle, from requirements definition and design through integration, acceptance, support, and disposal. The role involves analysing performance data from modelled and real-world systems to develop system and sub-system solutions meeting functional and performance objectives. The role resolves complex engineering challenges at system and sub-system level, with engagement at the system‑of‑systems level. Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing Conduct system design analysis to manage trade-offs of principle system parameters in order to characterise and specify robust product design Apply and champion the Systems Engineering principles of ISO 15288 to the design and build of complex Radar systems through the entire engineering lifecycle from requirement definition to system integration and customer acceptance into system support and disposal Demonstrate the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next, and create and/or facilitate production of associated design requirement specifications You’ll hold higher education qualifications (or equivalent experience) in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline You’ll have achieved, or be in the process of achieving, Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent capability), working towards relevant professional accreditation, or possess significant relevant experience You’ll have strong knowledge and experience of Systems Engineering principles, applying systems thinking and holistic approaches to complex design and development challenges You’ll be well versed in relevant Systems Engineering standards (e.g. IBM DOORS Next) and configuration management As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Building on our heritage of cutting‑edge, world‑leading radar products, we are rapidly evolving our portfolio to enhance existing capabilities while pioneering brand new systems designed to counter emerging and future threats across the battlespace. Through close collaboration with our customers and sustained investment in exceptional talent, we are committed to remaining at the forefront of defence innovation and defining the next generation of radar solutions for Future Air Dominance 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. 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….