Join Our Team as a Systems Engineer – DASS / Electronic Warfare!
Location: Warton. We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Speak to your recruiter about the options available for this role.
Salary: Starting at £54,793+, depending on experience.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead Interface: Act as the focal point for BAE Systems DASS team activities, supporting the introduction of a new Electronic Warfare system.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders, both within BAE Systems and internationally, to ensure successful program delivery.
* Program Management: Develop and maintain the development program plan while supporting business management activities and cost challenges.
* Technical Understanding: Cultivate a deep understanding of DASS (Typhoon and the wider landscape) and its integration into the broader program context.
* Support Engineering Management: Assist the DASS engineering manager in addressing emergent technical issues and new requirements.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent experience in an aircraft engineering project or related field.
* Ability to communicate complex data clearly to a variety of stakeholders, from strategic overviews to technical details.
* Strong understanding of Defensive Aids Sub-system (DASS), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Sensors, along with their integration into weapon systems.
* Proactive problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues impacting programs, escalating as necessary.
* Eligibility for clearance up to SECRET on UK national and multi-national programs.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you’ll be part of a culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. We empower you to fulfill your potential and make a real difference. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. These include:
* Green car scheme
* Private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
The Typhoon DASS Team:
This role is an exciting opportunity to lead the introduction of a new Electronic Warfare solution into the Typhoon DASS. You will work closely with a small, high-performing team of engineers and collaborate with subject matter experts, both internally and externally, to enhance Typhoon DASS capabilities.
Important Information:
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 13th February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
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