Senior Systems Engineer / Team Lead (Plan Assist & Monitor – Estimating Functions)

BAE Systems
Lytham Saint Annes
4 days ago
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Job Title:Senior Systems Engineer / Team Lead (Plan Assist & Monitor – Estimating Functions)

Location:UK Flexible – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:£47,683 + depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

Understanding and capturing device and system control requirements

Develop Functional Architecture and interface definition

Produce control model concepts, then detailed design models and test harnesses

Verify and Validate textual requirements in preparation for delivery

Documenting the design

Contributing to safety analysis of the products

Maintain consistent communication across the AVC ‘One Team’ construct

Develop and harmonise processes in line with Maritime and Air Sector policies

Capture Learning From Experience (LFE)

Leading or coaching other team members in the above

Managing the team tasking

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

Demonstrable knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle with ability to apply good systems engineering practices to your work

Considerable experience in Mechanical, Actuation, Control or Fluid Systems Engineering, preferably in a marine or aerospace application, or in a similar engineering or technology focussed industry

Competence in Mathworks tools to apply Model-based systems engineering principles, tools and techniques (primarily Simulink and its Test)

Capable in Microsoft Office packages and an ability to develop competence with more specialist toolsets as necessary

Ability to effectively research system design data and apply to complex problems

Requirements maturation Experience within the systems engineering lifecycle

Desirable:

Demonstrable experience of any the following:

• Modelling and simulation of both classical and advanced control systems

• System testing and qualification processes

• Safety engineering and its application to system design and assurance

• A background in developing products within the broader systems engineering lifecycle

• Knowledge and experience of other system modelling and simulation toolsets; including other Mathworks tools, DOORs, SCADE, SySML

• Engineering Project Management including AGILE working awareness

The ideal candidate should have experience across the Engineering Lifecycle, with Flight, Marine, or Mission Systems knowledge being desirable. They should possess an understanding of software development, modeling, and simulation, along with a willingness to learn new skills, concepts, and MBSE approaches. Strong communication skills are essential. This role offers a valuable opportunity for personal development within a high-profile product delivery team, particularly in systems engineering and modeling & simulation.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

TheHydrodynamic Control and Estimating Functions Team:

Join the Hydrodynamic Control and Estimating Functions Team, a high-performing group at the forefront of critical software delivery for the Dreadnought submarine programme. We thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, developing the Active Vehicle Control System (AVCS)—the cutting-edge system responsible for the submarine’s maneuverability.

Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) at scale on a safety-critical system, our team works collaboratively across BAE Systems and its partners to push the boundaries of engineering excellence. As a Senior Engineer / Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in functional design and development, leading a team in designing control, management, and monitoring systems for Mechanical, Actuation, or Fluidic Systems.

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a mission-critical programme, where innovation, collaboration, and technical leadership are valued, this is your opportunity. Hybrid working available.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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: 11th March 2025

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.

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