Job Title:Chief Systems Engineer
Job Location: Rochester, KentUK -Working Onsite
Salary:Up to £80,000 + bonus depending onexperience
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.
RoleDescription:
An opportunity hasarisen for a Chief Systems Engineer based at Rochester, within theEngineering organisation. The role is required to providediscipline expertise inthe context of product realisation across the entire Engineeringlifecycle and Rochester product portfolio.
Core Duties:
- Ensure that systems engineering processes andapproaches meet the needs of projects taking into account therelevant standards
- Participate in the BAESystems – Systems Engineering Working Group
- Support projects with specific focus on project start-up,design, verification and clearance strategies
- Provide support to project execution as required throughthe functional management team
- Coach across the organisation to promote the embedding ofsound systems engineering practices
- Drive thesystems discipline engineering strategies and process improvementactivities to improve cost, schedule and quality
- Perform reviews of defects and recommend changes toprocess, training to improve future performance
- Work with the other Chief Functional Engineers tocollaborate on improvement activities
- Collaborate internally within ES and the wider BAESystems to determineand deploy best practice
- Provide DesignCertifier support to Chief Engineers as required
EssentialSkills:
- Experience ofplanning and performing systems engineering processimprovement
- Experience in the application ofProduct Safety to SAE ARP4754B, SAE ARP4761A, DEF STAN00-056
- Evidence of coaching Engineers in theircareer journeys
- Qualification to Degree orequivalent in an engineering related discipline
- Systems leadership experience within asmany of the following as possible: Mission Systems, Head UpDisplays, Helmet Mounted Displays, Active Inceptors, FlightControl Systems andPower Management
- Chartered Engineer or equivalent status
The Engineeringteam:
The Electronic Systems (ES)sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with abroad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, includingflight and engine controls; electronic warfare andnight vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors;secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imageryintelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-andenergy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire,ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineeringand manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and theUnited Kingdom.
Why BAESystems?
Here you’ll build acareer with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelonglearning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can growyour 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.
Closing Date:1st July 2026
We reserve theright 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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