At a Glance
- Tasks: Support mission system capabilities and develop design options for aircraft systems.
- Company: Join BAE Systems, a leader in defence and aerospace innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with a strong focus on career development and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on advanced technology solutions for a safer future.
- Qualifications: HNC in a relevant STEM subject and experience in aerospace or engineering.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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Location: Prestwick - Hybrid 3 days minimum on site.
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.
Salary: £46,350
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.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Mission & Information Systems Engineer, you will support the team and assist in delivering mission system capabilities, focusing on simulation for training and rehearsal. You will help develop design options, produce documentation, and create system models, contributing to the delivery of integrated aircraft mission systems aligned with programme requirements.
Core duties:
- Create design artefacts for reviews
- Assist with inputs to management and technical updates
- Support model and design work using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Help with requirements and Air System Specification
- Support risk, issues, and actions tracking
- Assist with team outputs and stakeholder communication
- Work with and learn from senior engineers on daily tasks
Essential Skills:
- HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant STEM subject (Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science)
- Experience in aerospace or a related engineering/technology field
- Understanding of systems engineering and lifecycle processes
- Ability to analyse and apply system design data to problems
- Knowledge of mission systems and simulation tools
The Mission Systems Engineering Integration Team:
You will join a newly established multi-site team focused on the design and implementation of aircraft mission systems. You will be understanding requirements and liaising with suppliers (e.g. radar and equipment providers), as well as collaborating with internal engineering delivery teams, including software, systems, electrical, weapons, and structural design functions.
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: 26th June 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.
