Engineer - Combat Systems Platform Integration (ICS)

Location: Scotstoun, Portsmouth, Filton, Broad Oak, Frimley, Farmborough. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: up to £49393 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• A point of contact for Combat Systems Communication
• Supporting and providing technical overview to the Technical Lead & Principal
• Execute system specific tasks in line with programme dates and direction of Tech Lead
• Assisting in the development of designated attached Early Careers
• Articulated communication capability when liaising across the BAE Programme Disciplines and other Stakeholders
• Technical input to ECB with Change Tasks completion thereafter and preparation for modelling

Your skills and experiences:

• HNC/HND in relevant discipline
• Start the journey of Professional Registration (IET, ENCOSSE, etc)
• Experience of Physical integration during the design lifecycle.
• Technical dissection and understanding of VFI & TDP’s
• Experience of Integrated Communications System in a Naval environment.
• Time served preferably with Combat Systems or Naval Communication/Networks
• Systems Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution.
• Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

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 ICS and Under Water Team:

ICS and Under Water Team: Canada has selected the BAE Systems Type 26 Global Combat Ship (GCS) design for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) under a subcontract from Lockheed Martin Canada (LMCa). BAE Systems is the Warship designer for a 15-ship programme for the Royal Canadian Navy in an initial three-year contract. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is the nominated shipbuilder within Canada.

As part of a technical team of engineers, involved in various engineering activities such as managing technical issues, defining and updating technical risks, managing and leading configuration control including technical document baselines. Part of this role will involve interfacing with a variety of Internal and External stakeholders including suppliers, operations/production, detailed designers and the customer, whilst continually maintaining quality. In addition, there is the opportunity to attend overseas meetings/workshops in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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: 27th June 2025 – Interviews will be held w/c 7th July 2025.