Engineering Manager at BAE Systems

Radway Green, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development Strategy, Project Delivery Lifecycles, Engineering Lifecycles, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, Technical Leadership, Capability Building, Roadmap Development

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Programme Engineering Manager Location: Radway Green, Onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £60,000 dependent 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 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. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: This role is responsible for shaping and driving the product direction within the Light Munitions Integrated Delivery Team, translating strategic intent into clear development priorities. The postholder will oversee a diverse portfolio of development activity, ensuring delivery aligns with business objectives, funding opportunities, and routes to market. A key aspect of the role is building and strengthening specialist capability areas, enabling the wider team to respond effectively to current and future operational and commercial needs. Core duties: Lead product development strategy and roadmaps within Light Munitions IDT, identifying funding and routes to market Provide leadership for successful delivery of the product development portfolio Develop and define capability areas to support wider team and business requirements Essential Skills: Technical or engineering background with proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects Degree, or equivalent experience, in an engineering or closely related discipline Considerable understanding of both engineering lifecycles and project delivery lifecycles Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards professional registration The Programme Engineering team: This unique role is key to the organisation as you will be the subject matter expert for our customers and the contracts we hold with them, along with identifying future technology developments and driving our product strategy. This role will be a key development step for excellent career progression into Chief Engineering roles and Technical Programme Management roles. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. 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. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: 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. 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: 20th May 2026 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. #LI-JM1 #Onsite

Responsibilities

Lead the product direction and development strategy for the Light Munitions Integrated Delivery Team. Oversee a diverse portfolio of activities to align delivery with business objectives and market opportunities.