Systems Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Title: Systems EngineerLocation: Portsmouth Naval Base. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular roleSalary: Up to £43,000 depending on skills and experienceWhat you'll be doing:Applying Systems Thinking to complex system challenges Assisting Principal and Senior Engineers in providing stakeholder requirements elicitation, analysis and management to ensure systems engineering deliverables are developed to satisfy stakeholder needsUnderstanding and applying strategies around system development across a typical lifecycle, from requirement elicitation through to qualification, including integration, verification and validation activitiesSupporting identification of system emergent properties, trade-offs, optimisation, risk management and verification activitiesLiaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient engagement in support of system realisationWorking with multiple Asset Management Service Hubs to tailor and deliver the Systems Engineering capabilities and services as requiredUtilising Model Based Systems Engineering Tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect) to capture system definitionYour skills and experiences:Experience of V-model or the full product lifecycleDeveloping Systems Engineering experience and exposure to the ISO 15288 lifecycleFamiliar with Model based Systems Engineering and Digital Enabling Technologies, including relevant toolsets and collaborative work environmentsAn awareness of marine/ship systems would be desirable but not compulsory, for example- HVAC, Fuel Systems, Gas Turbine Services, Fresh Water Services, Sea Water Services, Black and Grey Water Systems, Bilge and Sullage Systems, Gas Systems, Intake and Exhaust Systems, Chilled Water Systems, Lub Oil and HydraulicsBe qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in Systems Engineering or a related discipline, being a member of a relevant professional body, and be working towards an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) level, with an ambition of obtaining professional registration in the futureBenefits:As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Systems Engineering team:Join the Asset Management Warship Technical Authority's high-performing Systems Engineering team, delivering whole-ship, systems, and equipment engineering support across the Naval enterprise. This role offers hands-on experience in requirements definition and management , system decomposition, and platform management systems. It further provides a broad exposure to Asset Management service hubs, including maintenance management , supply chain, data and digital, through the practical and tailored application of advanced systems engineering toolsets and principles .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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.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 applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must 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: 17th December 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.