Senior Systems Design Engineer in Warton

Salary: £51,772+ per annum depending on skills and experience

As a Systems Design Engineer, you will be continuing the design of the engineering support system for Typhoon. You will be working within the Systems Design team, producing the design of the software to ensure it meets customers requirements and standards. You will be working to improve efficiency and quality of the FESS to allow optimal operation. This is a UK based role where you will work closely with the ESS Systems Integration test, Software development, Hardware and Operations teams.

• Analysis of Aircraft changes / Customer requirements and converting the requirements into an effective ESS system design
• Manage detailed technical requirements and communications with external suppliers
• Creation and review of System Design documentation used by the wider ESS team and customers
• Configuration control of System Design and Software artifacts to ensure that the ESS application builds are correctly configured
• Creation of ESS application builds using software modules delivered by both internal and external software suppliers
• Provide coaching, and technical Guidance to junior members of the team
• Ensure continued familiarity with all current technology / SW products / processes used within the team
• Update and Maintain Jira Tasks in order to manage time effectively and maintain tight programme timescales

Job Title: Senior Systems Design Engineer

Location: Warton - Onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

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.

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: 11th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.