EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Autonomous System Capabilities and Integration
Location: Warton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £54,793.00 + Depending on Skillset

What you’ll be doing:

• Engage and develop relationships with key suppliers, entities and customers to develop Mission Systems Technologies and Capabilities to meet the emerging requirements of FalconWorks future platforms
• Support the FalconWorks Systems Delivery and platform teams in analysing and selecting solutions to meet the FalconWorks platforms concept of operations, helping to securing new business, including contract amendments for ongoing activities in order to capture changing requirements, but also new programmes as required
• Lead the development of technologies and strategies to support the Integration of FalconWorks platforms with operational fast-jet infrastructure through our ongoing strategic relationship with QinetiQ, DSTL and the RCO
• Lead the delivery of a Mission Systems Capability into the development of a Tier 1 ACP capability being coordinated through the PACE team, ensuring short and longer term capability requirements are satisfied and enabling leverage of the Mission Systems element back into the FalconWorks Systems team
• Manage both internal and external suppliers of equipment and software, liaising closely with the Commercial / Procurement teams to provide technical oversight during supplier management, contract negotiations and risk reviews

Your skills and experiences:

• The ability to form and lead cross-functional and cross organisational teams, working collaboratively with internal and external partners, ideally including Academia and organisations such as Dstl and the Rapid Capabilities Office
• Experience of working at all levels of the systems engineering lifecycle and have the ability to develop and communicate clear and concise requirements and understand the principles and advantages of Requirements Management within ill-defined and rapidly-changing environments, ideally based on the Agile management of programmes vs. traditional Waterfall approaches
• Good communications skills with the ability to develop relationships, whilst extracting information from and providing guidance to other personnel
• Experience of ELCM (Design Review and TBR) and ASEL reviews and an understanding of the commercial processes used to support the engineering activities
• Be a team player and demonstrate the will to succeed in a team environment, but with ability to work autonomously also, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem solving and an innovative flair in finding solutions with an organised and methodical approach

Benefits:
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.
The Systems Delivery Team:
Join a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary team at the forefront of developing next-generation Mission System concepts and capabilities within FalconWorks®. We are a highly collaborative group of engineers and technologists driven by creativity, curiosity, and a passion for innovation. Our team works across a diverse portfolio of platforms, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in defence technology.
Working in close partnership with internal experts in AI & Autonomy, Human Factors, Software Engineering, Modelling & Simulation, Information Systems, and Test & Evaluation, we develop integrated solutions designed to meet the complex demands of the modern battlespace. We also collaborate externally with academia, SMEs, and wider industry partners, embracing a “one team” approach based on trust and shared capability.
This is an environment that values self-motivation, adaptability, and strategic thinking. Our work opens the door to exciting long-term career opportunities—from nurturing early-stage technologies through to deployment, to progressing into senior Technology Leadership roles such as Licenced Technologist or Lead Technologist. If you’re inspired by future-focused challenges and thrive on cross-functional teamwork, you’ll be right at home in our team.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 26th June 2025
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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• Engage and develop relationships with key suppliers, entities and customers to develop Mission Systems Technologies and Capabilities to meet the emerging requirements of FalconWorks future platforms
• Support the FalconWorks Systems Delivery and platform teams in analysing and selecting solutions to meet the FalconWorks platforms concept of operations, helping to securing new business, including contract amendments for ongoing activities in order to capture changing requirements, but also new programmes as required
• Lead the development of technologies and strategies to support the Integration of FalconWorks platforms with operational fast-jet infrastructure through our ongoing strategic relationship with QinetiQ, DSTL and the RCO
• Lead the delivery of a Mission Systems Capability into the development of a Tier 1 ACP capability being coordinated through the PACE team, ensuring short and longer term capability requirements are satisfied and enabling leverage of the Mission Systems element back into the FalconWorks Systems team
• Manage both internal and external suppliers of equipment and software, liaising closely with the Commercial / Procurement teams to provide technical oversight during supplier management, contract negotiations and risk review