Job Description
Join Our Team as a Senior Combat Systems Engineer!
Salary: Up to £49,000, based on your skills and experience
Location: Scotstoun – Enjoy a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Be sure to discuss your options with your recruiter!
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Senior Combat Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of naval technology. Your responsibilities will include:
* Collaborating with the Technical Lead to create and refine complex designs and compartment layouts that meet specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
* Supporting ongoing Installation, Set to Work, Trials, and Acceptance activities.
* Investigating System Obsolescence for ship-installed parts.
* Developing and sharing your technical expertise to assist other design disciplines, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Producing and maintaining design artifacts to ensure Combat Systems compartment layouts align with design intent.
* Resolving technical issues during Installation, Setting to Work, and Trials activities.
* Applying Systems Engineering and Lifecycle Management Processes to ensure design viability.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* HNC/HND in an engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
* Understanding of System Engineering design Lifecycle.
* Experience in System Physical and Functional Integration during the design, build, commissioning, and acceptance phases in a highly regulated environment.
We encourage engineers at all levels to hold an academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects, and to pursue recognition as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through a professional institution. Support for achieving relevant accreditation is provided.
Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.
Desirable:
* Experience in the design/integration of Engineering Systems, particularly Combat Systems in a Naval environment.
Why Join Us?
Benefits:
At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a competitive salary. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* A robust pension scheme
* Employee share plans
* Flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans
* Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive
The Combat Systems Physical Integration Team:
Become part of the Type 26 Combat Systems Team, where you will engage across the full ship lifecycle and multiple platforms. Our work encompasses a variety of systems, including:
* Gunnery and Guided Weapons
* Communications
* Sensors (Above and Below Water)
* Shared Infrastructure
* Navigation
From early concept through to commissioning and sea trials, our team tackles the challenges of technical change and manages obsolescence, ensuring systems remain effective and integrated. Together, we are pivotal in delivering the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type 26 Frigates.
Why BAE Systems?
This is your chance to make a real impact! Join an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. 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.
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: 8th January 2026 – Interviews will take place during the week of 19th January 2026.
Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in processing your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible!