> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3042382-lead-systems-engineer-team-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3042382-lead-systems-engineer-team-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Systems Engineer/Team Lead - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Gravesend, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, MATLAB, Simulink, Polarion - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2889317961-lead-systems-engineerteam-lead ## About the Role You will have experience in the systems engineering domain and product lifecycle You will have familiarity with system engineering tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink You will have experience leading a team and making decisions from either a technical or managerial aspect You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics), typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for ## Description This role focuses on guiding and developing engineers by offering technical direction, supporting wellbeing, and helping shape their career growth. It involves collaborating across teams to identify effective technical solutions, contributing to strategic project decisions, and ensuring initiatives are implemented smoothly. A key part of the position is understanding project scope, timelines, and resource needs, while regularly advising managers on team capacity and skill requirements. The role also ensures dependencies and facilities are in place for successful delivery, and supports the wider business by preparing bid estimates and maintaining schedules and budgets for ongoing projects. Core duties: You will be providing guidance to less experienced engineers, supporting team members wellbeing and career development Your understanding of scope, size and time phasing of packages of work, will be used to facilitate and contribute to project success You will be understanding the team size and skillset required, giving regular status and recommendations on resourcing requirements to the project and functional engineering manager You will be supporting the business by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for on-going projects ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. Refactor accordingly.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100103-your-next-10x-engineer-isn-t-in-your-city-refactor-accordingly) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk)