Job Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight/Portsmouth Broad Oak – On site
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on skills and 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.
What you’ll be doing:
You will apply systems engineering principles aligned with ISO 15288 across the full lifecycle, from requirements definition and system design through integration, acceptance, support, and eventual disposal. It involves decomposing and managing requirements at system and subsystem levels using tools such as IBM DOORS Next, as well as developing and maintaining architectural models in model-based systems engineering environments like CATIA Magic. The work also includes defining interfaces, supporting design decomposition, and contributing to acceptance strategies that ensure requirements are verified throughout each stage of the V-model, ultimately producing robust evidence for customer acceptance.
In addition, the role supports technical reviews and ensures compliance with business, regulatory, and customer standards. It requires analysing real-world system performance data to assess reliability and usage, applying analytical techniques to inform software and algorithm improvements. Responsibilities also include producing high-quality, maintainable code (e.g. in MATLAB) for simulation and automation, and working with large, complex datasets using statistical analysis and visualisation tools to identify trends, resolve issues, and guide system design and operational decisions.
Core duties:
You will be Degree qualified or equivalent, in a technology, engineering or science related discipline
You will understand engineering life cycle principles across the full development V, underpinning design and development activities and be capable of systems thinking, applying holistic approaches to complex problems
You will demonstrate understanding, knowledge and experience of model-based Systems Engineering
You will be actively performing data analysis in current role on large, complex datasets using statistical methods, scripting languages (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C++), and data visualization tools to extract insights and support system-level decision-making
You will write well‑structured and maintainable code, applying good software engineering practices such as modular design, clear documentation, version control, and testing is desirable
You will have hands-on experience with complex, real-world systems to collect, validate, and interpret operational data is desirable
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 radar 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?
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: 31st March 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.
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