Stevenage As a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040. Early phase design cycle skills combining core System Engineering, Business development, Customer & User engagements, technology applicability and new functionality areas. Road-mapping / Requirement elicitation, bidding for new work, understanding capability, corralling multi-disciplinary teams. Develop & nurture new skills for Early Phase activities. This could include using System Design tools, such as DOORS for requirements, Rhapsody for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Design Maturity Assessments. Support multiple products across future systems and new business areas. What we're looking for from you: Knowledge of DOORS, Rhapsody and systems design analysis tools e.g. Pugh Matrix / QFD / etc, Good Systems Engineering knowledge, alongside the ability and desire to test new techniques and use new methods to develop concepts and complete system trade studies; Experience of weapons systems and missile design, including systems trade studies is beneficial; A solid understanding of weapon systems, platforms and missile sub-systems; The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development and technologies to progress towards defining solutions and system concepts; To be able to negotiate and influence a broad range of internal and external partners to secure the right outcome; Experience of planning and task management important; Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
03/04/2026
Full time
Stevenage As a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Future Products Principal Systems Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040. Early phase design cycle skills combining core System Engineering, Business development, Customer & User engagements, technology applicability and new functionality areas. Road-mapping / Requirement elicitation, bidding for new work, understanding capability, corralling multi-disciplinary teams. Develop & nurture new skills for Early Phase activities. This could include using System Design tools, such as DOORS for requirements, Rhapsody for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Design Maturity Assessments. Support multiple products across future systems and new business areas. What we're looking for from you: Knowledge of DOORS, Rhapsody and systems design analysis tools e.g. Pugh Matrix / QFD / etc, Good Systems Engineering knowledge, alongside the ability and desire to test new techniques and use new methods to develop concepts and complete system trade studies; Experience of weapons systems and missile design, including systems trade studies is beneficial; A solid understanding of weapon systems, platforms and missile sub-systems; The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development and technologies to progress towards defining solutions and system concepts; To be able to negotiate and influence a broad range of internal and external partners to secure the right outcome; Experience of planning and task management important; Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Principal Site Reliability Engineer - Active SC Required! Up to £100,000 + benefits Wokingham - Hybrid (UK-based) We're looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to provide technical leadership across large-scale, complex platforms. This is a strategic role where you'll shape reliability engineering practices, influence architecture, and drive operational excellence across the organisation. What you'll be doing: Defining and driving SRE strategy, standards, and best practices Architecting highly resilient, scalable, and secure systems Leading major incident reviews and driving organisational improvements Influencing platform and application design at an architectural level Championing automation, self-healing systems, and reliability by design Acting as a mentor and technical authority across multiple teams What we're looking for: Extensive experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering Proven track record of designing and operating large-scale distributed systems Deep expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures Strong experience with Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and automation Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels Why apply? High-impact role with influence across engineering and architecture Opportunity to shape reliability strategy at scale Work with cutting-edge technologies in a complex environment
02/04/2026
Full time
Principal Site Reliability Engineer - Active SC Required! Up to £100,000 + benefits Wokingham - Hybrid (UK-based) We're looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to provide technical leadership across large-scale, complex platforms. This is a strategic role where you'll shape reliability engineering practices, influence architecture, and drive operational excellence across the organisation. What you'll be doing: Defining and driving SRE strategy, standards, and best practices Architecting highly resilient, scalable, and secure systems Leading major incident reviews and driving organisational improvements Influencing platform and application design at an architectural level Championing automation, self-healing systems, and reliability by design Acting as a mentor and technical authority across multiple teams What we're looking for: Extensive experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering Proven track record of designing and operating large-scale distributed systems Deep expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures Strong experience with Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and automation Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels Why apply? High-impact role with influence across engineering and architecture Opportunity to shape reliability strategy at scale Work with cutting-edge technologies in a complex environment
Great opportunity for a Principal .NET Developer to join a SaaS scale-up in Manchester. Since their inception in 2015 this company has grown from start-up to scale-up, they now employ almost 200 people and have over 50,000 clients using their software around the world. The technology department is made up of product teams responsible for developing a suite of cloud based, web and mobile apps. Each team is cross-functional and works in a truly agile way, delivering small increments of value to their customers very frequently. This role sits across the teams responsible for developing their flagship software platform and as a Principal .NET Developer, you'll be given the opportunity to lead teams that build, test and ship super-fast in an environment where people value engineering best practice, pairing and continuous improvement. Skills: C#, .NET, REST APIs Azure Cloud - Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, CosmosDB TDD, CI/CD, SOLID The money is good too - up to £80k plus benefits for the right person. If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I will contact you ASAP.
02/04/2026
Full time
Great opportunity for a Principal .NET Developer to join a SaaS scale-up in Manchester. Since their inception in 2015 this company has grown from start-up to scale-up, they now employ almost 200 people and have over 50,000 clients using their software around the world. The technology department is made up of product teams responsible for developing a suite of cloud based, web and mobile apps. Each team is cross-functional and works in a truly agile way, delivering small increments of value to their customers very frequently. This role sits across the teams responsible for developing their flagship software platform and as a Principal .NET Developer, you'll be given the opportunity to lead teams that build, test and ship super-fast in an environment where people value engineering best practice, pairing and continuous improvement. Skills: C#, .NET, REST APIs Azure Cloud - Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, CosmosDB TDD, CI/CD, SOLID The money is good too - up to £80k plus benefits for the right person. If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I will contact you ASAP.
Great opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to work for a retail company near Manchester at the beginning of a digital transformation. You'd report to the Head of Engineering and would work as part of a team of Principal Software Engineers responsible for collaborating with Architects and Product Owners to lead the re-architecture of existing platforms to a cloud-native, event-driven, microservices architecture. Whilst there is no line management, you'd have full technical overview for your product domain including technology vision, strategy, workload and quality governance of the squads within it. Skills: TypeScript, Node, React AWS, Lambdas Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform Observability CI/CD The money is good too - up to £90k plus benefits including 10% annual bonus, pension, private healthcare and flexible working. If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I will contact you ASAP.
02/04/2026
Full time
Great opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to work for a retail company near Manchester at the beginning of a digital transformation. You'd report to the Head of Engineering and would work as part of a team of Principal Software Engineers responsible for collaborating with Architects and Product Owners to lead the re-architecture of existing platforms to a cloud-native, event-driven, microservices architecture. Whilst there is no line management, you'd have full technical overview for your product domain including technology vision, strategy, workload and quality governance of the squads within it. Skills: TypeScript, Node, React AWS, Lambdas Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform Observability CI/CD The money is good too - up to £90k plus benefits including 10% annual bonus, pension, private healthcare and flexible working. If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I will contact you ASAP.
Our client a public sector body are looking for a Security Cleared Principal Administrator (Salesforce) to join on an initial 3 month contract with a likelihood of extending. This role is needing active Security Clearance. A principal application operations engineer owns the application strategy and leads, on implementation, support, resourcing, learning and development for their team. You will lead the Salesforce administration team, ensuring robust solution design, effective delivery, platform optimisation, and operational performance across the organisation's Salesforce environment. This role is accountable for maintaining stability, quality, and continuous improvement of complex enterprise Salesforce solutions. Responsibilities include ownership of administration strategy, adherence to best practices, and oversight of systems integrator performance to guarantee that Salesforce services deliver consistent, resilient, and high-quality outcomes for both Ofgem and its users. Close collaboration with implementation partners is essential in aligning strategic objectives and operational execution. Key Outputs and Deliverables Stable, high-quality Salesforce operational services, ensuring resilience, performance, and reliability across all environments. Compliant release processes, supported by assurance frameworks, documentation standards, and governance controls for every Salesforce deployment. Operational performance reporting and continuous improvement plans, providing visibility, metrics, and strategic insights for service optimisation. Accurate asset records and configuration inventories for all Salesforce environments, enabling traceability, auditability, and effective change management. Third-party supplier performance management, including service-level compliance, contractual obligations, and quality assurance across delivery partnerships Essential: Deep operational expertise in managing complex Salesforce environments. Proven leadership in application operations or platform engineering. Demonstrable experience managing suppliers and technical risk. Demonstrable experience managing a Salesforce Administration team. Holds or can obtain the following certifications or equivalent within 6 months: Salesforce Certified App Builder, and Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator If this sounds like you and you are available apply now or email me on (see below)
02/04/2026
Contractor
Our client a public sector body are looking for a Security Cleared Principal Administrator (Salesforce) to join on an initial 3 month contract with a likelihood of extending. This role is needing active Security Clearance. A principal application operations engineer owns the application strategy and leads, on implementation, support, resourcing, learning and development for their team. You will lead the Salesforce administration team, ensuring robust solution design, effective delivery, platform optimisation, and operational performance across the organisation's Salesforce environment. This role is accountable for maintaining stability, quality, and continuous improvement of complex enterprise Salesforce solutions. Responsibilities include ownership of administration strategy, adherence to best practices, and oversight of systems integrator performance to guarantee that Salesforce services deliver consistent, resilient, and high-quality outcomes for both Ofgem and its users. Close collaboration with implementation partners is essential in aligning strategic objectives and operational execution. Key Outputs and Deliverables Stable, high-quality Salesforce operational services, ensuring resilience, performance, and reliability across all environments. Compliant release processes, supported by assurance frameworks, documentation standards, and governance controls for every Salesforce deployment. Operational performance reporting and continuous improvement plans, providing visibility, metrics, and strategic insights for service optimisation. Accurate asset records and configuration inventories for all Salesforce environments, enabling traceability, auditability, and effective change management. Third-party supplier performance management, including service-level compliance, contractual obligations, and quality assurance across delivery partnerships Essential: Deep operational expertise in managing complex Salesforce environments. Proven leadership in application operations or platform engineering. Demonstrable experience managing suppliers and technical risk. Demonstrable experience managing a Salesforce Administration team. Holds or can obtain the following certifications or equivalent within 6 months: Salesforce Certified App Builder, and Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator If this sounds like you and you are available apply now or email me on (see below)
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Head of AI and Innovation Recruiting for an organisation investing significantly in AI and innovation as a key driver of their future. In order to achieve their goals, they re creating an innovation function with the autonomy and sponsorship to challenge the current products and services. As Head of AI & Innovation, you ll be entrusted with building and leading this capability from the ground up. You ll operate with senior-level backing to experiment and explore ideas outside of the existing product or technology roadmaps. This role is for someone who thrives in ambiguity, understands both technology and commercial impact and can turn bold thinking into tangible outcomes. Key Responsibilities Define how AI should be applied across the existing products and services, balancing long-term ambition with short-term experimentation and delivery Explore concepts, test assumptions and convert ideas into working prototypes and MVPs that can be validated with real users and stakeholders Investigate emerging technologies and approaches, from LLM driven capabilities to advanced analytics, ultimately resulting in new ways of differentiating the existing offerings Improve how the business operates through identifying opportunities where AI can remove friction, automate workflows and improve decision-making across internal teams Embed AI practices around data usage, model behaviour, transparency and compliance. Ensuring innovation is matched with trust Work closely with executive leadership to shape priorities, communicate progress and ensure AI initiatives remain aligned with business strategy Recruit, mentor and lead a small group of highly capable Principal Software Engineers, creating an environment that rewards curiosity, pace, and quality Key Skills Proven Innovator who has successfully introduced new technologies and approaches into an established technology organisation and understands how to navigate both opportunity and resistance Hands-on experience designing, building and deploying AI-powered solutions, including LLM based systems Have clear judgement and ability to communicate where AI adds value A solid background in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure with experience delivering scalable, production grade solutions Commercially minded individual who is comfortable translating complex technical ideas into clear business outcomes for senior, non-technical stakeholders Experience leading technical teams and influencing across product, engineering and operations without relying on formal authority A track record of delivery, moving from ideation to real-world impact, including how new AI features will be utilised by customers Must possess experience working with innovative or disruptive technologies
02/04/2026
Full time
Head of AI and Innovation Recruiting for an organisation investing significantly in AI and innovation as a key driver of their future. In order to achieve their goals, they re creating an innovation function with the autonomy and sponsorship to challenge the current products and services. As Head of AI & Innovation, you ll be entrusted with building and leading this capability from the ground up. You ll operate with senior-level backing to experiment and explore ideas outside of the existing product or technology roadmaps. This role is for someone who thrives in ambiguity, understands both technology and commercial impact and can turn bold thinking into tangible outcomes. Key Responsibilities Define how AI should be applied across the existing products and services, balancing long-term ambition with short-term experimentation and delivery Explore concepts, test assumptions and convert ideas into working prototypes and MVPs that can be validated with real users and stakeholders Investigate emerging technologies and approaches, from LLM driven capabilities to advanced analytics, ultimately resulting in new ways of differentiating the existing offerings Improve how the business operates through identifying opportunities where AI can remove friction, automate workflows and improve decision-making across internal teams Embed AI practices around data usage, model behaviour, transparency and compliance. Ensuring innovation is matched with trust Work closely with executive leadership to shape priorities, communicate progress and ensure AI initiatives remain aligned with business strategy Recruit, mentor and lead a small group of highly capable Principal Software Engineers, creating an environment that rewards curiosity, pace, and quality Key Skills Proven Innovator who has successfully introduced new technologies and approaches into an established technology organisation and understands how to navigate both opportunity and resistance Hands-on experience designing, building and deploying AI-powered solutions, including LLM based systems Have clear judgement and ability to communicate where AI adds value A solid background in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure with experience delivering scalable, production grade solutions Commercially minded individual who is comfortable translating complex technical ideas into clear business outcomes for senior, non-technical stakeholders Experience leading technical teams and influencing across product, engineering and operations without relying on formal authority A track record of delivery, moving from ideation to real-world impact, including how new AI features will be utilised by customers Must possess experience working with innovative or disruptive technologies
Head of AI and Innovation Recruiting for an organisation investing significantly in AI and innovation as a key driver of their future. In order to achieve their goals, they re creating an innovation function with the autonomy and sponsorship to challenge the current products and services. As Head of AI & Innovation, you ll be entrusted with building and leading this capability from the ground up. You ll operate with senior-level backing to experiment and explore ideas outside of the existing product or technology roadmaps. This role is for someone who thrives in ambiguity, understands both technology and commercial impact and can turn bold thinking into tangible outcomes. Key Responsibilities Define how AI should be applied across the existing products and services, balancing long-term ambition with short-term experimentation and delivery Explore concepts, test assumptions and convert ideas into working prototypes and MVPs that can be validated with real users and stakeholders Investigate emerging technologies and approaches, from LLM driven capabilities to advanced analytics, ultimately resulting in new ways of differentiating the existing offerings Improve how the business operates through identifying opportunities where AI can remove friction, automate workflows and improve decision-making across internal teams Embed AI practices around data usage, model behaviour, transparency and compliance. Ensuring innovation is matched with trust Work closely with executive leadership to shape priorities, communicate progress and ensure AI initiatives remain aligned with business strategy Recruit, mentor and lead a small group of highly capable Principal Software Engineers, creating an environment that rewards curiosity, pace, and quality Key Skills Proven Innovator who has successfully introduced new technologies and approaches into an established technology organisation and understands how to navigate both opportunity and resistance Hands-on experience designing, building and deploying AI-powered solutions, including LLM based systems Have clear judgement and ability to communicate where AI adds value A solid background in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure with experience delivering scalable, production grade solutions Commercially minded individual who is comfortable translating complex technical ideas into clear business outcomes for senior, non-technical stakeholders Experience leading technical teams and influencing across product, engineering and operations without relying on formal authority A track record of delivery, moving from ideation to real-world impact, including how new AI features will be utilised by customers Must possess experience working with innovative or disruptive technologies
02/04/2026
Full time
Head of AI and Innovation Recruiting for an organisation investing significantly in AI and innovation as a key driver of their future. In order to achieve their goals, they re creating an innovation function with the autonomy and sponsorship to challenge the current products and services. As Head of AI & Innovation, you ll be entrusted with building and leading this capability from the ground up. You ll operate with senior-level backing to experiment and explore ideas outside of the existing product or technology roadmaps. This role is for someone who thrives in ambiguity, understands both technology and commercial impact and can turn bold thinking into tangible outcomes. Key Responsibilities Define how AI should be applied across the existing products and services, balancing long-term ambition with short-term experimentation and delivery Explore concepts, test assumptions and convert ideas into working prototypes and MVPs that can be validated with real users and stakeholders Investigate emerging technologies and approaches, from LLM driven capabilities to advanced analytics, ultimately resulting in new ways of differentiating the existing offerings Improve how the business operates through identifying opportunities where AI can remove friction, automate workflows and improve decision-making across internal teams Embed AI practices around data usage, model behaviour, transparency and compliance. Ensuring innovation is matched with trust Work closely with executive leadership to shape priorities, communicate progress and ensure AI initiatives remain aligned with business strategy Recruit, mentor and lead a small group of highly capable Principal Software Engineers, creating an environment that rewards curiosity, pace, and quality Key Skills Proven Innovator who has successfully introduced new technologies and approaches into an established technology organisation and understands how to navigate both opportunity and resistance Hands-on experience designing, building and deploying AI-powered solutions, including LLM based systems Have clear judgement and ability to communicate where AI adds value A solid background in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure with experience delivering scalable, production grade solutions Commercially minded individual who is comfortable translating complex technical ideas into clear business outcomes for senior, non-technical stakeholders Experience leading technical teams and influencing across product, engineering and operations without relying on formal authority A track record of delivery, moving from ideation to real-world impact, including how new AI features will be utilised by customers Must possess experience working with innovative or disruptive technologies
Principal Software Engineer - TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, Linux, IoT, K8 Southampton (Onsite) 75,000 + generous pension & benefits Are you a Principal Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for a technical expert who can lead and inspire. Strong background in TypeScript / JavaScript (Angular). Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Ability to communicate confidently with both engineers and senior stakeholders. Proven experience leading teams including remote and offshore collaboration. A STEM degree is required, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript / Angular). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Full time
Principal Software Engineer - TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, Linux, IoT, K8 Southampton (Onsite) 75,000 + generous pension & benefits Are you a Principal Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for a technical expert who can lead and inspire. Strong background in TypeScript / JavaScript (Angular). Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Ability to communicate confidently with both engineers and senior stakeholders. Proven experience leading teams including remote and offshore collaboration. A STEM degree is required, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript / Angular). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Workspace ONE Engineer to work a contract until the end of the year in either London, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, York, or Norwich, working 2-3 days per week on-site. Description Working alongside Technical Architects and Principal Engineers, you'll design, maintain and upgrade our client's infrastructure, tackling challenges head on and ensuring seamless service delivery. Support existing Workspace ONE customers with troubleshooting, upgrades and general questions. Research, evaluate, and recommend new or upgraded hardware/software to ensure proper operation and performance for customers. Work with vendors for product enhancement announcements and other issues. Utilize basic network skills to help in solving customer UEM issues. Be able to identify, access, and use resources for troubleshooting (Internet, webinars, etc.). Estimate appropriate project deliverables as requested. Accurately determine resource requirements for a particular project/task. Test, validate, and deploy policies and configurations to endpoints Maintain documentation, knowledge articles, and operating procedures Manage ticket escalations supporting our endpoint technology stack Creating and following device and software life cycle policies Minimize system policies and agent-based footprint on a corporate device Maintaining a software service catalog (enterprise App store) Provide input and manage a corporate patching policy Skills and experience Minimum 4 years of experience managing an MDM/EMM solution and SaaS based platforms Strong understanding of security and device hardening, especially with mobile devices such as phones and tablets Strong experience managing and administering of Android and iOS devices with Workspace ONE Highly developed written and verbal communication. Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities. Ability to work independently. Experience implementing planned changes to infrastructure Understanding of Windows 11 and macOS device management Experience of supporting infrastructure services for 10000+ users Experience in IaaS/PaaS Compute such as AWS, GCP or Azure If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).
02/04/2026
Contractor
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Workspace ONE Engineer to work a contract until the end of the year in either London, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, York, or Norwich, working 2-3 days per week on-site. Description Working alongside Technical Architects and Principal Engineers, you'll design, maintain and upgrade our client's infrastructure, tackling challenges head on and ensuring seamless service delivery. Support existing Workspace ONE customers with troubleshooting, upgrades and general questions. Research, evaluate, and recommend new or upgraded hardware/software to ensure proper operation and performance for customers. Work with vendors for product enhancement announcements and other issues. Utilize basic network skills to help in solving customer UEM issues. Be able to identify, access, and use resources for troubleshooting (Internet, webinars, etc.). Estimate appropriate project deliverables as requested. Accurately determine resource requirements for a particular project/task. Test, validate, and deploy policies and configurations to endpoints Maintain documentation, knowledge articles, and operating procedures Manage ticket escalations supporting our endpoint technology stack Creating and following device and software life cycle policies Minimize system policies and agent-based footprint on a corporate device Maintaining a software service catalog (enterprise App store) Provide input and manage a corporate patching policy Skills and experience Minimum 4 years of experience managing an MDM/EMM solution and SaaS based platforms Strong understanding of security and device hardening, especially with mobile devices such as phones and tablets Strong experience managing and administering of Android and iOS devices with Workspace ONE Highly developed written and verbal communication. Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities. Ability to work independently. Experience implementing planned changes to infrastructure Understanding of Windows 11 and macOS device management Experience of supporting infrastructure services for 10000+ users Experience in IaaS/PaaS Compute such as AWS, GCP or Azure If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Team Leader Location: Portsmouth Technology Park. Hybrid - 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 (DOE) 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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to the Systems, Tools and Technology team, overseeing task allocation through Jira and managing the maintenance of deployed hardware, software, and associated tools across the wider estate and projects. A key part of your role will involve understanding customer requirements and emerging technologies, then communicating how these innovations can be incorporated into existing or future products, services, and toolsets. You will champion and apply core Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable solutions. Core duties: Provide technical management and task allocation using Jira, maintaining the deployed Systems, Hardware and Software deployed across the MISC estate. Understand Customer Requirements and emergent Technologies and communicate how these can be applied to the existing or future Systems, Products, Services and Tools. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering principles Lead System design, integration, test and deployment activities Essential Skills: Good understanding and applied experience of the Engineering / System lifecycle Minimum qualifications - Higher Education in a STEM related subject Sound understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing) Expert understanding of integration tools, and their application over the integration lifecycle; Good understanding of how synthetic environments support system integration An understanding of Software & Script development experience on Windows and Linux platforms The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) Systems, Tools and Tech The MISC is support facility for maritime integration, experimentation, demonstration and research for current and future technologies deployed across several Customers. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering guidance to a team of Engineers and wider stakeholders to develop Systems, Tools and Technologies at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) located at Portsdown Technology Park. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 15th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 27th April. 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.
Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Active SC Required! Up to £75,000 + benefits Wokingham - Hybrid (UK-based) We're seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to play a key role in designing and operating highly reliable, scalable systems in a fast-paced environment. You'll act as a technical leader within the team, driving best practices across reliability engineering, automation, and system performance. What you'll be doing: Designing and improving system reliability, scalability, and observability Leading incident management and driving root cause analysis Building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks Partnering with development teams to embed SRE principles into the SDLC Mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering best practices What we're looking for: Strong experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering roles Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments Strong scripting/programming skills (Python, Go, or similar) Experience with monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling Proven ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems Why apply? Opportunity to influence technical direction and best practices Work on large-scale, mission-critical systems Leadership exposure with clear progression to principal level
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Active SC Required! Up to £75,000 + benefits Wokingham - Hybrid (UK-based) We're seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to play a key role in designing and operating highly reliable, scalable systems in a fast-paced environment. You'll act as a technical leader within the team, driving best practices across reliability engineering, automation, and system performance. What you'll be doing: Designing and improving system reliability, scalability, and observability Leading incident management and driving root cause analysis Building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks Partnering with development teams to embed SRE principles into the SDLC Mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering best practices What we're looking for: Strong experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering roles Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments Strong scripting/programming skills (Python, Go, or similar) Experience with monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling Proven ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems Why apply? Opportunity to influence technical direction and best practices Work on large-scale, mission-critical systems Leadership exposure with clear progression to principal level
Hedge Fund - Python Developer (Equities) - Trade life cycle - PnL - Kafka - Contract Our Hedge Fund client is looking for a Python Developer/Engineer Contract role This team is responsible for the firms equity transaction data platform, including trade life cycle event processing, enrichment, and PnL calculations. The role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building robust, high-throughput services and data pipelines in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment. Principal Responsibilities Design and develop solutions for trade life cycle event processing, including corporate actions, expiries, and other post-trade events. Build and operate Python-based services that perform large-scale data transformations and calculations. Publish and distribute transaction and PnL data using Kafka, including AVRO-based schemas and streaming patterns. Required Skills Minimum of 6+ years of professional Python development experience, ideally in capital markets or a fintech firm. Experience in finance: understanding of common financial asset classes; knowledge of equities corporate action processing, trade life cycle concepts, and/or P&L calculations is a strong plus. Experience with Kafka (or equivalent streaming/messaging platforms) and schema-based event publishing (eg, AVRO). Strong experience performing large-scale data calculations in Python using libraries like pandas, polars, and NumPy. Experience building REST services using frameworks such as FastAPI and/or Flask. Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases in production environments. Hands-on experience with containerized deployments and modern infrastructure tooling (Docker, Kubernetes) and familiarity with cloud platforms. Understanding of modern SDLC practices (testing strategy, CI/CD, release management, observability, and operational ownership). Office based, 5 days per week. Based in London. Contract role inside IR35 By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Hedge Fund - Python Developer (Equities) - Trade life cycle - PnL - Kafka - Contract Our Hedge Fund client is looking for a Python Developer/Engineer Contract role This team is responsible for the firms equity transaction data platform, including trade life cycle event processing, enrichment, and PnL calculations. The role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building robust, high-throughput services and data pipelines in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment. Principal Responsibilities Design and develop solutions for trade life cycle event processing, including corporate actions, expiries, and other post-trade events. Build and operate Python-based services that perform large-scale data transformations and calculations. Publish and distribute transaction and PnL data using Kafka, including AVRO-based schemas and streaming patterns. Required Skills Minimum of 6+ years of professional Python development experience, ideally in capital markets or a fintech firm. Experience in finance: understanding of common financial asset classes; knowledge of equities corporate action processing, trade life cycle concepts, and/or P&L calculations is a strong plus. Experience with Kafka (or equivalent streaming/messaging platforms) and schema-based event publishing (eg, AVRO). Strong experience performing large-scale data calculations in Python using libraries like pandas, polars, and NumPy. Experience building REST services using frameworks such as FastAPI and/or Flask. Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases in production environments. Hands-on experience with containerized deployments and modern infrastructure tooling (Docker, Kubernetes) and familiarity with cloud platforms. Understanding of modern SDLC practices (testing strategy, CI/CD, release management, observability, and operational ownership). Office based, 5 days per week. Based in London. Contract role inside IR35 By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - On site Salary: Up to £58,000 depending on skills and experience + 10% bonus 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. What you'll be doing: In this position you will be applying Systems Thinking to understand the wider problem space, manage constraints and emergent behaviours, and balance key trade offs while shaping Architecture & Interfaces that define how systems work and interact. You will deliver strong Requirements Leadership and Management by capturing, decomposing and agreeing requirements, maintaining traceability and managing change. The role will champion Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) by modelling system behaviour, structure and interfaces, ensuring modelling standards are followed, and generating controlled outputs that support design, verification and validation. In addition, you will also apply Problem Decomposition & Complexity Management to break down multi domain challenges , visualise dependencies and maintain structured decision records throughout delivery. You will contribute to Lifecycle Delivery & Systems Integration by tailoring lifecycle processes, planning integration when required, and preparing for design and test reviews. Service Hub Collaboration will be a requirement, involving close engagement with Asset Management Service Hubs to tailor and deliver systems engineering capabilities and services. Through strong Technical Expertise & Leadership , you will lead reviews, manage risks and issues, ensure governance and safety expectations are met, and deliver work packages to cost, schedule and quality. You will also mentor and coach engineers, promote systems engineering best practices and exemplify BAE Systems behaviours and ways of working. Essential skills: You'll have strong experience of applying systems engineering across the lifecycle, including requirements management , architecture definition, integration, MBSE and V&V You'll have experience of using high level design methodologies and architectures (e.g. UAF, NAF, TOGAF, SysML, UML) and practical capability in MBSE, using tools such as Enterprise Architect to model system behaviour, structure and interfaces. Additionally, you will have experience using requirements and interface management toolsets (e.g., DOORS), maintaining traceability and controlling system interfaces You'll have knowledge of applying Systems Engineering standards and principles including ISO 15288 You'll have exposure to system integration and verification activities to ensure functional and performance needs are met You will be Degree level qualified (or have equivalent experience) in a STEM or systems related discipline, with desirable awareness of maritime or ship systems. You must be working towards CEng or operating at that level of capability The BAE Systems Warship Technical Authority Hub: This position sits within the Systems Engineering Hub, which is part of the Warship Technical Authority (WTA) Service Hub. The WTA aims to deliver Naval whole ship, systems and equipment engineering support and change management . The position will be part of a high performing Systems Engineering team, which works across the Maritime and Land Defence Solutions business unit. They will be required to lead and manage the delivery of on-going contracted workstreams and deliver tailored systems engineering services to the Asset Management Service Hubs, which comprises of warship Platform Management , Maintenance Management , Supply Chain, Data and Digital Services. The Principal Systems Engineer provides technical leadership , acts as a technical authority within their scope, engages with customers and suppliers, and mentors engineers to build capability across projects and teams. As a Principal Systems Engineer you will support the delivery of one or more of the core WTA service elements; Design Change Management , Platform Technical Assurance, Material State Management , Obsolescence Management , Specialist Engineering Support, Future Support and Transformation Planning. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 14th April 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.
01/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - On site Salary: Up to £58,000 depending on skills and experience + 10% bonus 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. What you'll be doing: In this position you will be applying Systems Thinking to understand the wider problem space, manage constraints and emergent behaviours, and balance key trade offs while shaping Architecture & Interfaces that define how systems work and interact. You will deliver strong Requirements Leadership and Management by capturing, decomposing and agreeing requirements, maintaining traceability and managing change. The role will champion Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) by modelling system behaviour, structure and interfaces, ensuring modelling standards are followed, and generating controlled outputs that support design, verification and validation. In addition, you will also apply Problem Decomposition & Complexity Management to break down multi domain challenges , visualise dependencies and maintain structured decision records throughout delivery. You will contribute to Lifecycle Delivery & Systems Integration by tailoring lifecycle processes, planning integration when required, and preparing for design and test reviews. Service Hub Collaboration will be a requirement, involving close engagement with Asset Management Service Hubs to tailor and deliver systems engineering capabilities and services. Through strong Technical Expertise & Leadership , you will lead reviews, manage risks and issues, ensure governance and safety expectations are met, and deliver work packages to cost, schedule and quality. You will also mentor and coach engineers, promote systems engineering best practices and exemplify BAE Systems behaviours and ways of working. Essential skills: You'll have strong experience of applying systems engineering across the lifecycle, including requirements management , architecture definition, integration, MBSE and V&V You'll have experience of using high level design methodologies and architectures (e.g. UAF, NAF, TOGAF, SysML, UML) and practical capability in MBSE, using tools such as Enterprise Architect to model system behaviour, structure and interfaces. Additionally, you will have experience using requirements and interface management toolsets (e.g., DOORS), maintaining traceability and controlling system interfaces You'll have knowledge of applying Systems Engineering standards and principles including ISO 15288 You'll have exposure to system integration and verification activities to ensure functional and performance needs are met You will be Degree level qualified (or have equivalent experience) in a STEM or systems related discipline, with desirable awareness of maritime or ship systems. You must be working towards CEng or operating at that level of capability The BAE Systems Warship Technical Authority Hub: This position sits within the Systems Engineering Hub, which is part of the Warship Technical Authority (WTA) Service Hub. The WTA aims to deliver Naval whole ship, systems and equipment engineering support and change management . The position will be part of a high performing Systems Engineering team, which works across the Maritime and Land Defence Solutions business unit. They will be required to lead and manage the delivery of on-going contracted workstreams and deliver tailored systems engineering services to the Asset Management Service Hubs, which comprises of warship Platform Management , Maintenance Management , Supply Chain, Data and Digital Services. The Principal Systems Engineer provides technical leadership , acts as a technical authority within their scope, engages with customers and suppliers, and mentors engineers to build capability across projects and teams. As a Principal Systems Engineer you will support the delivery of one or more of the core WTA service elements; Design Change Management , Platform Technical Assurance, Material State Management , Obsolescence Management , Specialist Engineering Support, Future Support and Transformation Planning. 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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 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: 14th April 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.
