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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Gittisham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration
- **Published:** June 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/38401190/

## About the Role

Gas Systems, Intake and Exhaust Systems, Chilled Water Systems, Lub Oil and Hydraulics Be qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in Systems Engineering or a related discipline, being a member of a relevant professional body, and be working towards an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) level, with an ambition of obtaining professional registration in the future The Systems Engineering team: Join our high performing Systems Engineering team and play a key role in supporting warship and submarine programmes across the Naval enterprise. You ll work hands on with requirements definition, system decomposition, and system integration, helping shape the engineering behind some of the UK s most complex Naval assets. You ll collaborate closely with our Asset Management hubs Platform Management, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Data and Digital to apply and tailor systems engineering tools and principles, solving real operational problems and improve platform availability. This role

## Description

tailored systems engineering services, including integration, process and requirements modelling, and stakeholder requirements management across the lifecycle. Engage diverse stakeholders, support trade-offs, risk and verification activities, and use Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect) to define and communicate systems effectively. Core duties: Applying Systems Thinking to complex system challenges Working with multiple Asset Management Service Hubs and the wider WTA to tailor and deliver the Systems Engineering capabilities and services as required, examples include warship systems and equipment integration, process modelling, requirements modelling and elicitation Assisting Principal and Senior Engineers in providing stakeholder requirements elicitation, analysis and management to ensure systems engineering deliverables are developed to satisfy stakeholder needs Understanding and applying strategies around system development across a typical lifecycle, from
requirement elicitation through to qualification, including integration, verification and validation activities Supporting identification of system emergent properties, trade-offs, optimisation, risk management and verification activities Liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient engagement in support of system realisation Utilising Model Based Systems Engineering Tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect) to capture system definition Essential skills: Experience of V-model or the full product lifecycle Developing Systems Engineering experience and exposure to the ISO 15288 lifecycle Familiar with Model based Systems Engineering and Digital Enabling Technologies, including relevant toolsets and collaborative work environments An awareness of marine/ship systems would be desirable but not compulsory, for example- HVAC, Fuel Systems, Gas Turbine Services, Fresh Water Services, Sea Water Services, Black and Grey Water Systems, Bilge and Sullage Systems


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