Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Systems Design Engineer

Location: Warton – Onsite

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Referral Bonus: £1000

Grade: E

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As a Systems Design Engineer, you will be continuing the design of the engineering support system for Typhoon. You will be working within the Systems Design team, producing the design of the software to ensure it meets customers requirements and standards. You will be working to improve efficiency and quality of the FESS to allow optimal operation. This is a UK based role where you will work closely with the ESS Systems Integration test, Software development, Hardware and Operations teams.

Core duties

• Analysis of Aircraft changes / Customer requirements and converting the requirements into an effective ESS system design
• Manage detailed technical requirements and communications with external suppliers
• Creation and review of System Design documentation used by the wider ESS team and customers
• Configuration control of System Design and Software artifacts to ensure that the ESS application builds are correctly configured
• Creation of ESS application builds using software modules delivered by both internal and external software suppliers
• Provide coaching, and technical Guidance to junior members of the team
• Ensure continued familiarity with all current technology / SW products / processes used within the team
• Update and Maintain Jira Tasks in order to manage time effectively and maintain tight programme timescales

Essential Skills

• Degree / HNC / HND in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience
• Extensive engineering background and knowledge of the software development lifecycle
• Experience of Windows operating systems environments, test processes, database technologies and s/w development knowledge
• Experience of Requirements Management and Traceability with an understanding of use cases
• Experience of system and software application design and architecture principles

The ESS System Design Team

The ESS System Design Team sits within Ground and Training Products in the Fast Jet Support organisation and is responsible for designing and supporting the Engineering Support System (ESS) for the Typhoon aircraft.

The ESS is a mission-critical maintenance management tool that enables the safe, effective operation of Typhoon and the team plays a key role in delivering future engineering support through the Typhoon FESS programme.

This is a highly collaborative team working on a system that directly impacts front-line aircraft availability and performance.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th November 2026

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