Base Pay Range
Job Title: Senior Combat Systems Engineer
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience
What You’ll Be Doing
* Work with the Combat Systems Engineering Manager to compile authoritative evidence demonstrating that design intent has been achieved and design changes have been integrated.
* Ensure each design change safety case is integrity‑based, comprehensive, coherent, and consistent.
* Apply engineering knowledge to complex engineering change processes, develop engineering impact assessments, and support problem resolution.
* Support the collation of evidence for naval authority certification submissions.
* Provide technical support to Class Lead Engineers and Platform Engineering Managers for engineering change embodiment.
* Support the development of team members (graduates, apprentices, STEM returners) and teams to enhance skills and competencies, aligning with technical capability objectives.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure their requirements are considered and incorporated where appropriate and agreed.
* Provide suitable guidance so the team undertakes all activities safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.
* Demonstrate visible, engaged commitment to SHE, lead by example, and act on SHE concerns.
Your Skills and Experiences
* Experience in service platform combat systems and/or substantial systems background.
* Validated knowledge in assessing and analysing the performance of complex combat systems.
* Ability to develop and implement rigorous test and acceptance criteria for system modifications and new equipment.
* Effective communication skills – presenting technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including senior management.
* Experience managing change on complex platforms or systems.
Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, a flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits portfolio, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentive.
The Warship Technical Authority Combat Systems Team
We are seeking highly skilled Combat Systems Engineers to join our team. Our working approach offers flexibility with working hours, accommodating your role and location. This may include accrual of hours and flexible start and finish times to support a balanced life.
Why BAE Systems?
Join an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive for inclusive recruitment processes.
If you have a disability or health condition that may impact assessment performance (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorders), please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard and typically require 5–10 years of continuous UK residency for higher security vetting.
Closing Date
30th October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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