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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.\nFrom 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.\nWhat you’ll be doing:\nYou will leadthe Hybrid Navy Software System Design workstream, ensuring solutions align with the Product Owner’s vision and capability requirements. 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We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.\nPlease 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.\nClosing Date: 20th November 2026\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 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