Lead Systems Engineering Consultant

4 weeks ago


Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Position Title: Lead Systems Engineering Consultant

Location: Flexible working arrangements available

Compensation: Competitive salary with additional vehicle allowance

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering strategic leadership and expert guidance to Systems Engineers and Model-Based Systems Engineering professionals, engineering teams, and program leaders to enhance the effective application of systems engineering principles.
  • Collaborating with the Chief Systems Engineer to conduct regular assessments on programs, ensuring that Systems Engineering directives are accurately interpreted and executed.
  • Providing mentorship, training, and on-demand support to Systems Engineering practitioners.
  • Offering consultancy to Systems Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering framework leaders to ensure frameworks are cohesive and applicable in real-world scenarios.
  • Engaging with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure their specialized requirements are seamlessly integrated and upheld within Systems Engineering program initiatives.
  • Keeping abreast of advancements and best practices in Systems Engineering to make informed decisions regarding their implementation within the organization.

Essential Qualifications:

  • A degree in a STEM field or equivalent professional experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Strong understanding of modern systems engineering methodologies applied to large-scale system development across various system types.
  • Experience with Systems Engineering technical methodologies and practices, including ontologies, modeling languages, architecture frameworks, processes, and tools.
  • Chartered status or progress towards it.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with the BAE Systems Engineering Delivery Framework or similar methodologies.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional perks include flexible working options, an employee assistance program, Cycle to Work scheme, and employee discounts.

About the Systems Engineering Team:

This role involves supporting the Chief Systems Engineer across multiple programs, collaborating closely with program teams to implement best practices. It provides an opportunity to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior program officials to specialized suppliers and contractors, fostering significant exposure across the organization and opening up exciting developmental pathways.

Why Choose BAE Systems?

Join us to make a meaningful impact in an inclusive environment that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many positions at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit the roles you can perform based on your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth.



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