Systems Engineer

Location: Seaview

Job title:

Systems Engineer

Location:

Cowes, Isle of Wight/Broad Oak, Portsmouth

Salary:
Up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing :

Apply the systems engineering principles of ISO 15288 to support the design of systems through the entire engineering lifecycle from requirement definition to system integration and customer acceptance into system support and disposal

Discern and decompose requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next

Undertake system design decomposition and modelling to subsystem level, including associated external and internal interface definition, and manage architectural models in an approved toolset such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)

Help to define and articulate acceptance strategies in order to verify requirement compliance at each appropriate level of system design, supporting production of customer acceptance evidence

Assist with technical reviews and verification of engineering technical design and documentation in accordance with business, legislative and customer requirements

Collect and analyse real-world system data to understand performance, reliability, and usage patterns, using analytical techniques and tools to drive evidence-based improvements and inform system design decisions

Analyse large, complex datasets as part of system engineering tasks, applying statistical techniques, scripting, and visualization tools to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and inform design and operational decisions

Your skills and experiences:

Degree qualified or equivalent, in a technology, engineering or science related discipline

Understands engineering life cycle principles and approaches underpinning design and development activities and be capable of systems thinking, applying holistic approaches to complex problems

Demonstrates understanding, knowledge and experience of Systems Engineering

Ability to perform data analysis on large, complex datasets using statistical methods, scripting languages (e.g. MATLAB), and data visualization tools to extract insights and support system-level decision-making

Hands-on experience with complex, real-world systems to collect, validate, and interpret operational data is desirable

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Radar Systems Engineering team:

At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products.

Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We’re on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs – your future starts here.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought,…