Configuration Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. BAE Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Configuration Engineer
Location: Cowes or Great Baddow - hybrid pattern
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speakto your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Up to £49,000 dependent on skills & experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Role description:
You will maintain and administer requirements managementsystems, including access control, monitoring requirements stability and reporting key metrics. The roleinvolves developing requirements processes, templates and guidance, while providing user support and training to ensure information is managed, published and shared effectively across stakeholders.
Core duties:
- Coordinating configuration managementactivities, ensuring accurate controlof project baselines and data
- Engaging with customers through meetings, workshops, audits and support activities
- Managingengineering records, design changes, certifications, concessions and change proposals
- Scheduling and facilitating Configuration ControlBoards, driving timely decisionsand actions
- Maintaining SAP, building state and equipment history records, ensuring data integrity
- Producing configuration metrics, reports and logs to support customer and project requirements
Essential skills:
- Experience in configuration managementwithin complexengineering or technical environments
- Proficient with technical and requirements managementtools and associated processes
- Strongunderstanding of systems engineering principlesand requirements managementactivities
- Knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle across complexproducts and projects
- Experience producing technical documentation, reports and process-related guidance
- Degree qualified, or equivalent experience; naval radar knowledge advantageous
The Radar team:
Join us in shaping the of Radar Technology. Building on our heritage of cutting-edge, world-leading radar products, we are rapidly evolving our portfolio to enhance existing capabilities while pioneering brand new systems designed to counter emerging and future threats across the battlespace. Through close collaboration with our customers and sustained investment in exceptionaltalent, we are committed to remaining at the forefront of defence innovation and defining the next generation of radar solutions.
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?
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 confidenceand 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 strongsense 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.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmustas a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmusttypically 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: 30th October 2026
We 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.