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Senior Fuze Engineer

Hybrid in Gwent-Glascoed·Added 19 days ago

BAE Systems

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Overview

Job details

  • £58,258 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £3,700 a month after tax.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Be near Gwent-Glascoed for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent or Apprenticeship with HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
  • Proven track record of leading and managing Engineering tasks and projects
  • Proven ability to produce high-quality engineering deliverables and technical reports to time and cost
  • The ability to mentor and develop others
  • A good understanding of trials, tests and evaluation of products and/or processes

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: £58,258 dependent on skills & experience

The role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to lead product design and systems engineering activities for new and legacy products, including requirements management and the preparation of engineering deliverables and technical reports. You will be the technical lead for your respective programmes which may cover new product development, evolution of legacy products and support to the manufacture of in-service products. Working with the Portfolio Manager, you will also be responsible for programme delivery.

What you'll do

  • Leading product design and systems engineering for new and legacy products
  • Championing safety across products, processes, trials and team working practices
  • Leading engineering teams to deliver programmes safely, effectively and on schedule
  • Managing engineering risks, opportunities and governance throughout the development lifecycle
  • Driving robust systems engineering processes, product improvements and technology integration
  • Planning and delivering trials, technical reports and engineering outputs, ensuring appropriate resources and capability

How you'll work

Location: Glascoed - working a hybrid pattern

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.

Hiring process

It varies by role and country, but typically could include an online application, assessments, interviews and sometimes an assessment centre

  • Some roles may need travel for interviews or assessments; reasonable travel costs are reimbursed where relevant.

About BAE Systems

Industry
Aerospace and defence

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Join a multi disciplined engineering team supporting the design, development, manufacture, and verification of new and legacy munitions. BAE Systems Land UK seeks a Senior Fuze Engineer to lead the delivery of mechanical or electronic fuze programmes at our Glascoed site in South Wales.

Additional information

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: 6th October 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.

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