BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
Guildford, Surrey
JOB ROLE The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. BIO BAE Systems Applied Intelligence works with governments and businesses around the world to help them defend against cyber threats, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation and transform their operations. The Wireless Products group works with customers to develop innovative mission critical technology. Applications include software radios, space technology and underwater systems. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic and committed individuals to work as electronics engineers in one of our customer-facing product teams. Relevant industry experience is preferable but most of all we are looking for bright, enthusiastic and committed individuals with a strong academic background and the ability to learn quickly. We have a range of roles available, from graduate entry through to experienced engineers. We are interested in hearing from anyone who can make a strong contribution to our work. What you could be doing for us We'd like to hear from people keen to develop their career in engineering who have a baseline of experience in some or all of the following areas that we cover: RF PCB development. We design a variety of RF circuit boards ranging from low power embedded sensors, designed for use in harsh environments, through to high performance analogue designs for radio equipment covering bands from VLF through to millimetre wave systems. This development may involve modelling (eg using Matlab, Agilent ADS, CST, Spice etc) as well as schematic capture and RF circuit board layout. Digital, mixed signal and power PCB development. We develop a wide range of boards such as state-of-the art digital signal processing platforms incorporating the latest FPGAs, SoCs and processors. Mechanical design and system integration. We design chassis and enclosures for our PCBs to ensure the optimum solution for its intended environment. The designs have to be easily assembled and repaired through life but also provide for cooling and protection in challenging environments. This work often involves compliance testing for CE, airborne, military and space applications. System engineering. Most of our solutions comprise of a blend of hardware, firmware and software. Early in the development lifecycle you will be involved in the design activity responsible for partitioning the functionality in to these domains taking into account the requirements and constraints. Development work, depending on the level of seniority, will include: Client interaction to understand and influence requirements, deliver solutions and be involved in bidding for new work. Development team lead, including mentoring junior engineering staff. Research and monitoring of developments in relevant technology to maintain and enhance our leading-edge capability. The main emphasis of this role is the implementation and delivery of hardware solutions; advice and support from senior technical specialists is expected to be provided, particularly in the early stages of design What background are we looking for? We are looking for ambitious, high-calibre people with the following characteristics: Highly motivated with a strong academic background typically in Engineering or Physics a 2:1 or 1st class degree. Understanding of the principles of PCB circuit design and layout. Understanding of the principles of mechanical design. Experience with 3D CAD would be an advantage, but is not essential. Proven record of set-to-work and verification of complex hardware, sometimes under demanding project timescales. Competent in the use of laboratory measurement equipment (eg oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, vector network analysers etc). An appreciation of the technologies involved in software radio. Experience in the use of software and firmware development tools and environments, e.g. C/C++, Java, Linux, particularly as needed to support hardware test and debug. Comfortable working on multiple projects at the same time and in a dynamic environment where deadlines and priorities are changeable. Experience of working within multi-disciplinary development teams in a project-based environment. Client-facing experience and influencing skills, as well as strong inter-personal skills. Experience of designing products for production. Experience of designing products for compliance against industry standards (eg CE, FCC, DEF STAN). How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence: We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber-crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We do this using our unique set of solutions, systems, experience and processes. Our success is down to our people. The changing nature of our business means that we're constantly looking for the brightest talent to help us fulfil our ambitions. As an experienced professional, we'll entrust you with responsibility; this means that you'll have client contact, variety and support from day one. We'll encourage and support you to develop your skills and reward you as you grow. Whatever your area of expertise, you'll be much more than just a job title; you'll be an integral part of the business where your individual contribution makes a difference every day. Great minds deserve great rewards, so we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Staying competitive in today's global marketplace requires an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. We also welcome discussions about flexible working. Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Life at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals. Division overview: Capabilities At BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Applied Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector. As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
JOB ROLE The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. BIO BAE Systems Applied Intelligence works with governments and businesses around the world to help them defend against cyber threats, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation and transform their operations. The Wireless Products group works with customers to develop innovative mission critical technology. Applications include software radios, space technology and underwater systems. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic and committed individuals to work as electronics engineers in one of our customer-facing product teams. Relevant industry experience is preferable but most of all we are looking for bright, enthusiastic and committed individuals with a strong academic background and the ability to learn quickly. We have a range of roles available, from graduate entry through to experienced engineers. We are interested in hearing from anyone who can make a strong contribution to our work. What you could be doing for us We'd like to hear from people keen to develop their career in engineering who have a baseline of experience in some or all of the following areas that we cover: RF PCB development. We design a variety of RF circuit boards ranging from low power embedded sensors, designed for use in harsh environments, through to high performance analogue designs for radio equipment covering bands from VLF through to millimetre wave systems. This development may involve modelling (eg using Matlab, Agilent ADS, CST, Spice etc) as well as schematic capture and RF circuit board layout. Digital, mixed signal and power PCB development. We develop a wide range of boards such as state-of-the art digital signal processing platforms incorporating the latest FPGAs, SoCs and processors. Mechanical design and system integration. We design chassis and enclosures for our PCBs to ensure the optimum solution for its intended environment. The designs have to be easily assembled and repaired through life but also provide for cooling and protection in challenging environments. This work often involves compliance testing for CE, airborne, military and space applications. System engineering. Most of our solutions comprise of a blend of hardware, firmware and software. Early in the development lifecycle you will be involved in the design activity responsible for partitioning the functionality in to these domains taking into account the requirements and constraints. Development work, depending on the level of seniority, will include: Client interaction to understand and influence requirements, deliver solutions and be involved in bidding for new work. Development team lead, including mentoring junior engineering staff. Research and monitoring of developments in relevant technology to maintain and enhance our leading-edge capability. The main emphasis of this role is the implementation and delivery of hardware solutions; advice and support from senior technical specialists is expected to be provided, particularly in the early stages of design What background are we looking for? We are looking for ambitious, high-calibre people with the following characteristics: Highly motivated with a strong academic background typically in Engineering or Physics a 2:1 or 1st class degree. Understanding of the principles of PCB circuit design and layout. Understanding of the principles of mechanical design. Experience with 3D CAD would be an advantage, but is not essential. Proven record of set-to-work and verification of complex hardware, sometimes under demanding project timescales. Competent in the use of laboratory measurement equipment (eg oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, vector network analysers etc). An appreciation of the technologies involved in software radio. Experience in the use of software and firmware development tools and environments, e.g. C/C++, Java, Linux, particularly as needed to support hardware test and debug. Comfortable working on multiple projects at the same time and in a dynamic environment where deadlines and priorities are changeable. Experience of working within multi-disciplinary development teams in a project-based environment. Client-facing experience and influencing skills, as well as strong inter-personal skills. Experience of designing products for production. Experience of designing products for compliance against industry standards (eg CE, FCC, DEF STAN). How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence: We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber-crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We do this using our unique set of solutions, systems, experience and processes. Our success is down to our people. The changing nature of our business means that we're constantly looking for the brightest talent to help us fulfil our ambitions. As an experienced professional, we'll entrust you with responsibility; this means that you'll have client contact, variety and support from day one. We'll encourage and support you to develop your skills and reward you as you grow. Whatever your area of expertise, you'll be much more than just a job title; you'll be an integral part of the business where your individual contribution makes a difference every day. Great minds deserve great rewards, so we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Staying competitive in today's global marketplace requires an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. We also welcome discussions about flexible working. Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Life at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals. Division overview: Capabilities At BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Applied Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector. As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
Threat Intelligence Researcher BAE Systems Applied Intelligence offers world class threat intelligence services to customers across the globe. Our team investigates some of the most complex state-sponsored threat actors and intrusions on a daily basis. We currently have a vacancy for a Threat Intelligence Researcher in our team. The successful candidate would be expected to support investigations, threat research and open source investigations for customers. We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of the threat landscape which can be applied to supporting customer needs. Responsibilities: Investigate cyber intrusions and threat activity as part of the global Threat Intelligence team. Conduct research on threat actors (from hacktivist to criminal to state), and their tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) using commercial and open sources. Produce finished intelligence reports related to state and criminal threats, with insights into attacker techniques and identified campaigns. Provide clear and concise written responses to customer inquiries/requests, and brief customers on specific relevant threats. Report on the threat landscape and provide relevant trend analysis and technical insights to customers and other stakeholders. Work in a collaborative environment with other intelligence analysts, technical specialists, and customer facing consultants. Requirements: Experience tracking actors or campaigns and their associated tactics, techniques, and tools. Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape and ability to communicate relevant insights to customers. Self-starter with ability to identify problems early and come up with solutions using own initiative. Ability to demonstrate comprehensive, practical knowledge of research / collection skills and analytical methods. Ability to write concisely and proficiently, and express complex technical and non-technical concepts verbally, graphically/visually, and in writing. Ability to communicate complicated technical challenges in business language to a range of stakeholders. Technical skills with an interest in one or more of the following: open source intelligence investigations, digital forensics, infrastructure analysis, threat hunting, or malware reverse engineering. Desirable skills: Experience in delivering intelligence led assessments such as CBEST or TIBER. Familiarity with threat data analysis and automation/scripting. Familiarity with visualisation tools such as Maltego. Life at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals. Division overview: Government At BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Our Government business unit houses four of our critical client groups: UK National Security, Global National Security, defence and central government. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating. As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
Threat Intelligence Researcher BAE Systems Applied Intelligence offers world class threat intelligence services to customers across the globe. Our team investigates some of the most complex state-sponsored threat actors and intrusions on a daily basis. We currently have a vacancy for a Threat Intelligence Researcher in our team. The successful candidate would be expected to support investigations, threat research and open source investigations for customers. We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of the threat landscape which can be applied to supporting customer needs. Responsibilities: Investigate cyber intrusions and threat activity as part of the global Threat Intelligence team. Conduct research on threat actors (from hacktivist to criminal to state), and their tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) using commercial and open sources. Produce finished intelligence reports related to state and criminal threats, with insights into attacker techniques and identified campaigns. Provide clear and concise written responses to customer inquiries/requests, and brief customers on specific relevant threats. Report on the threat landscape and provide relevant trend analysis and technical insights to customers and other stakeholders. Work in a collaborative environment with other intelligence analysts, technical specialists, and customer facing consultants. Requirements: Experience tracking actors or campaigns and their associated tactics, techniques, and tools. Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape and ability to communicate relevant insights to customers. Self-starter with ability to identify problems early and come up with solutions using own initiative. Ability to demonstrate comprehensive, practical knowledge of research / collection skills and analytical methods. Ability to write concisely and proficiently, and express complex technical and non-technical concepts verbally, graphically/visually, and in writing. Ability to communicate complicated technical challenges in business language to a range of stakeholders. Technical skills with an interest in one or more of the following: open source intelligence investigations, digital forensics, infrastructure analysis, threat hunting, or malware reverse engineering. Desirable skills: Experience in delivering intelligence led assessments such as CBEST or TIBER. Familiarity with threat data analysis and automation/scripting. Familiarity with visualisation tools such as Maltego. Life at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals. Division overview: Government At BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Our Government business unit houses four of our critical client groups: UK National Security, Global National Security, defence and central government. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating. As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.