Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience leading a Systems or Software team in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems Proven experience in managing projects to tight schedules and budgets Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, writing and reviewing code, and using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Responsibilities: Provide coordination and strategy for execution of Systems/Software engineering in the Airborne Controls Product Realisation Group (PRG) Understand the work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for development across the Systems and Software domains Contribute to strategic project meetings and facilitate implementation of initiatives Give regular status and recommendations on resourcing requirements to the project and the Functional Manager Support projects by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for ongoing projects Support team members with their career development in conjunction with the Functional Manager Technologies: Architect Support Matlab Security Network More: We are BAE Systems, a leader in advanced technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. Located in Rochester, we offer a supportive culture that emphasizes lifelong learning and meaningful work. Our employees enjoy rewards tailored to their personal and family well-being, alongside a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage every individual to feel valued and empowered, ensuring everyone can thrive in our environment as we collectively contribute to a safer future. last updated 18 week of 2026