Join Our Team as a Systems Engineer – DASS / Electronic Warfare!
Location: Warton. We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Be sure to discuss your options with your recruiter!
Salary: Starting at £54,793+, depending on your experience.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead Interface: Act as the primary point of contact for BAE Systems DASS team activities, supporting the introduction of a cutting-edge Electronic Warfare system.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders both within BAE Systems and internationally to ensure successful program delivery.
* Program Planning: 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 broader landscape) and its integration into the overall 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 specifics.
* 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 when necessary.
* Eligibility for clearance up to SECRET on UK national and multi-national programs.
Why Join Us?
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy perks like a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!
The Typhoon Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) Team:
This role is a fantastic opportunity to lead the introduction of a new Electronic Warfare solution into the Typhoon DASS. You’ll 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.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you’ll make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. We empower you to reach your full potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Note: 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: 13th February 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply early!
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