Senior Systems Engineer – Architecture

Salary: £52,164+ per annum depending on skills and experience

An Engineering Integration Engineer is needed within the growing UK based System Architecture team of the System Engineering, Engineering Integration and Governance Organisation of the Joint Engineering and Technical Office of FCAS/GCAP

A key element of this role will also be working alongside international and national partners. As such the role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate internationally and gain valuable learning from a culturally diverse team.

• Requirements Analysis to support the System Design activities
• Development of Design Packages for various parts of the system
• Liaising and coordinating with Subject Matter Experts in various areas of the business
• Technical coherence of Architectures across different levels of System Design
• Refining and enforcing quality standards on the model output
• Task management of selected activities and their coherency across FCAS Programme, wider BAE Systems business and international partners
• Developing relationships with other team members & external stakeholders
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement
• Supporting the development of Engineering priorities to ensure overall programme aims are achieved

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer - Architecture

Location: Warton - 4 days a week onsite

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

System Engineering, Engineering Integration & Governance (SEEIG) Team

FCAS AP and GCAP is a strategically important programme that delivers the concepting, design, development, build and flight test of the next generation air system planned to enter service in 2035. The programme is currently transitioning from the concept phase to the system definition phase. This vacancy therefore gives the applicant the opportunity to enter and lead elements of the System Architecture team at an early stage of the programme. The System Architecture team is central to the delivery of this capability in terms of ensuring that an integrated, safe & certifiable system is developed, in an integrated manner that reflects state-of the-art engineering methodology.

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: 19th 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.