Join Our Team as a Systems Engineer!
Location: Rochester
Salary: Up to £44k per annum, depending on experience
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Systems Engineer, you will play a vital role in shaping innovative solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
* Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with teams to understand customer needs and design unique systems using best practices like Model Based Engineering.
* Integration and Testing: Analyze and test real-time systems with cutting-edge technology across various disciplines, including electronics, mechanics, optics, and software.
* Ownership and Accountability: Take responsibility for your work, meet deadlines, report progress accurately, and share your insights and ideas with the team.
Your Skills and Experiences
Essential:
* A degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject (e.g., Systems, Electronic or Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics) with a minimum of 2.2 or above. We also welcome 2026 graduates to apply!
* An analytical mindset for tackling complex problems.
* Experience in developing theoretical electronic and/or software designs or control systems, including design analysis, modeling, or simulation (familiarity with tools like Matlab or Simulink is a plus).
Desirable:
* Hands-on experience in integrating and testing software and/or hardware in a lab setting, whether in academia or industry.
Why Join Us?
Benefits:
At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including:
* Green car scheme
* Private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
The Systems Engineer Team
Join a dynamic team dedicated to the development and supply of products across a diverse range of commercial and military platforms. From Head Up and Head Worn Displays to Safety Critical Pilot Control and Vehicle Control Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert or a leader in your chosen domain.
Why BAE Systems?
This is your chance to make a real impact! We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Information:
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date
3rd February 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!