Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in engineering, defence, or combat systems Deep expertise in combat systems Robust engineering background underpinning the analysis, development, and integration of complex defence systems Ability to challenge established norms and apply innovative thinking to problem-solving and solution development Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, particularly customers, with proven ability to build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships Responsibilities: Support MarLabs analysis tasks by identifying and scoping technical support requirements Provide Combat Systems expertise for MarLabs Operational Analysis to ensure an accurate understanding of performance and capabilities Use personal experience to provide technical insights regarding current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide, and effect Support modelling and wargaming activities at all levels, offering Combat Systems engineering subject matter expertise Conduct targeted research to support Operational Analysis and address knowledge gaps in the Maritime & Land sectors Develop long-term technology roadmaps to inform future capability evolution Technologies: Support Security More: We are BAE Systems, a leader in the defence, security, and aerospace sectors. Our MarLabs team focuses on enhancing operational analysis to support our Maritime and Land business areas. We offer a competitive salary up to £76,200, a range of benefits including a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and various health and lifestyle perks. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity of thought is valued, and where you will have the opportunity to shape future battlespace capabilities. Located at Portsmouth or Frimley, we provide flexible working arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance. last updated 11 week of 2026