Senior Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. BAE Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Senior Systems Design Engineer
Location: Warton - Onsite
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speakto your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £51,772+ per annum depending on skills and 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.
Job Description:
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:
- Analysisof Aircraft changes / Customer requirements and converting the requirements into an effective ESS system design
- Managedetailed technical requirements and communications with external suppliers
- Creation and review of System Design documentation used by the wider ESS team and customers
- Configuration controlof 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 managetime 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 Managementand 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 managementtool 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 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: 11th November 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.