Systems Engineer at BAE Systems

Cowes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

55320.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, ISO 15288, Requirement Definition, System Integration, Customer Acceptance, Engineering Lifecycle, IBM DOORS Next, CATIA Magic, Test Planning, Technical Reviews, Verification, Engineering Design, Agile, Waterfall, IT Literacy

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight/Broad Oak, Portsmouth Salary: Up to £55,320 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Apply the systems engineering principles of ISO 15288 to support the design of systems through the entire engineering lifecycle from requirement definition to system integration and customer acceptance into system support and disposal Work across a range of products and services, resolving common engineering problems while working under close technical supervision Discern and decompose requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next Undertake system design decomposition and modelling to subsystem level, including associated external and internal interface definition, and manage architectural models in an approved toolset such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Help to define and articulate acceptance strategies in order to verify requirement compliance at each appropriate level of system design, supporting production of customer acceptance evidence Assist with system integration, test planning and execution Assist with technical reviews and verification of engineering technical design and documentation in accordance with business, legislative and customer requirements Your skills and experiences: Degree qualified or equivalent, in a technology, engineering or science related discipline Understands engineering principles and approaches underpinning design and development activities and be capable of systems thinking, applying holistic approaches to complex problems Demonstrates understanding, knowledge and experience of Systems Engineering Experience of some aspects of an engineering lifecycle and awareness of lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile) and associated tools (e.g. JIRA) Good level of IT literacy 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 Radar Systems Engineering team: At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products. Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We’re on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs – your future starts here. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. 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: 9th December 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. #LI-RB1 #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer will apply systems engineering principles to support the design of systems throughout the engineering lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirement decomposition, system design modeling, and assisting with system integration and testing.