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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Bosham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Architectural Patterns, JIRA, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, DOORS (Software), Integration Tests
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/senior-systems-engineer-bosham-sussex/2777277605-2/

## About the Role

* You'll demonstrate an understanding of engineering principles and approaches underpinning design and development activities and be capable of systems thinking, applying holistic approaches to complex problems
 * You'll demonstrate understanding, knowledge and experience of Systems Engineering with a focus on software-based product development, including knowledge of appropriate Systems Engineering and Software Engineering standards (e.g. ISO 15288 and ISO 12207 respectively)
 * You'll have experience of working with large scale complex system designs
 * You'll have experience of multiple phases of an engineering lifecycle and good knowledge of lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile) and associated tools (e.g. JIRA)
 * You'll be able to present both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting

## Description

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will apply Systems Engineering principles across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, integration, verification, customer acceptance, in-service support, and system disposal. You will leverage your expertise to develop system and sub-system level solutions that meet stakeholder needs and regulatory requirements. The role involves resolving complex engineering challenges , providing technical leadership , and ensuring successful system integration and delivery. Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, you will drive coherent system design, support risk management , and contribute to continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and compliant engineering outcomes across a range of project scenarios.

Core Duties:

 * Apply Systems Engineering Principles : Implement ISO 15288 across the full lifecycle-from requirements definition through integration, acceptance, support, and disposal
 * Requirements Management : Decomposing and managing system and sub-system requirements using approved tools (e.g., IBM DOORS Next)
 * System Architecture & Design: Performing system design decomposition, interface definition, and maintain architectural models in tools like CATIA Magic (Cameo)
 * Integration & Testing: Planning and executing system integration and testing, contributing to acceptance strategies and compliance verification
 * Technical Documentation & Reviews: Producing technical reports, presentations, and conducting reviews to ensure adherence to specifications and standards
 * Technical Leadership & Guidance: Working independently under limited direction, resolving engineering issues, and providing guidance to the immediate team
 * Maintain Contemporary Practices: Staying current with Model-Based Engineering, digital threads, cybersecurity, and safety procedures


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