Flight Systems Mechanical Systems Senior Engineer in South Cave

Location: Brough – Hybrid 3 days a week onsite

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

Salary: £56,766+ 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.

Job Description:

As a Senior Engineer Flight Systems (Mechanical systems), you will play a key role in the design, development and support of aircraft mechanical systems, including hydraulics, flying controls, landing gear, propulsion, engine starting and fire detection systems. Supporting both in-service aircraft and future capability enhancements, you will contribute across the engineering lifecycle while providing technical leadership, supporting supplier activities and helping to develop the capability of the wider engineering team.

Core duties:

• Support the delivery of engineering activities relating to aircraft mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with technical, safety and airworthiness requirements.
• Provide technical support to fault investigations, applying structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Contribute to the assessment and resolution of product safety issues, supporting risk assessments, safety documentation reviews and safety case development.
• Support the definition, development and implementation of aircraft design changes and modifications throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Maintain awareness of product performance and in-service support activities, ensuring engineering solutions are aligned with operational requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers, including responding to engineering queries and supporting updates to technical documentation and publications.
• Assist with airworthiness investigations and the review of technical instructions and engineering data.
• Work closely with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to support programme delivery and resolve technical challenges.
• Participate in technical reviews, project meetings and stakeholder engagements to support the successful delivery of engineering activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues across the wider engineering team.

Essential Skills:

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in aircraft mechanical systems engineering, with knowledge of systems such as hydraulics, flying controls, landing gear, propulsion, engine starting or related aircraft systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the application of the engineering lifecycle, including the ‘V’ model.
• Knowledge of engineering principles associated with the design, integration, support and modification of aircraft equipment and systems.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving and root cause investigation techniques to technical issues.
• Ability to produce and interpret technical documentation, engineering data and reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work with engineering databases and technical toolsets.
• Experience supporting system and component integration, safety and risk assessment activities, and aircraft through-life support.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams within a regulated engineering environment.

The Flight Systems Engineering Team:

Join our Flight Systems team at Brough, where you’ll work within a highly skilled group of engineers responsible for the mechanical systems that support military fast jet aircraft operations. The team provides technical governance, safety assurance and engineering expertise across a range of critical systems, working closely with suppliers, customers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective engineering solutions throughout the aircraft lifecycle.

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: 10th July 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.