Consultant Engineer - Systems Engineering (Integration, Verification & Validation)

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Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £60,000 + depending on 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:

As a member of the Platform Management System (PMS) Control and Indication team, your role is responsible for the technical management and guidance of system test design, along with coordination of test artefact reviews and workflows for Platform Management System. This will also include ensuring that the delivery teams undertake all Verification & Validation activities in a manner consistent with company policy, business processes and integrated systems procedures and PMSC&I management arrangements.

Core duties:

• You will lead a team of test engineers / specialist contractors, from a technical perspective, to define and deliver the test programme of work, as delegated by the Principal/Senior Engineering Manager.
• You will ensure that all staff software test training requirements for the delivery team are identified to establish and maintain a suitably qualified and experienced test resource.
• You will communicate advice and information to departments, organisations and authorities on all test input artefact issues relating to the system design, as delegated by the Principal/Senior Engineering Manager.

Essential Skills:

• You will hold a degree (or equivalent level) qualification in a relevant engineering discipline along with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards this goal.
• You will have demonstrable software test experience including automation of unit, module/component integration and system level testing in an industry such as marine, nuclear, oil & gas, automotive, aerospace.
• You will have knowledge and experience in the application of standards such as IEEE Std 829-2008 and IEEE 15288:2015.
• You will bring your knowledge and experience of electrical control systems utilising Siemens, Rockwell and GE PLCs to this role.
• You will have knowledge of WINCC(OA).

The Platform Management System (PMS) Control and Indication Team:

You will be providing technical support for the teams that have a focus on testing within the Verification and Validation stage of the Engineering Lifecycle. The PMS Control and Indication Team develop and design software that integrates into the platform for both Marine Systems and Control Systems Functions which will require testing in a facility and necessary evidence produced to support safe delivery to the Platform for test, commissioning and in service.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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: 16th April 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.