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# Digital System Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Frimley, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £60,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, DevOps, Digital Technology, Linux Security Modules, Systems Integration, Scripting, Software Performance, Service Stack
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eaacd8118363a2e0

## About the Role

* Prepared to travel overseas 3 times per annum, 1 week trips per trip
 * Junior applications Grade GG08 Junior Level we require some Hands on DevOps type experience with exposure to systems engineering (design) tasks
 * Mid-level applications Grade GG09 Mid-level you will be able to get into the technical detail and take on small projects whilst supporting larger projects.
 * Senior applications Grade GG10 Mid-Senior Level you will be required to lead large projects across from design to acceptance.
You will good knowledge of some or all the following technical areas
Networking

Operating Systems and Scripting - Linux

Security and Hardening

Source and version control

Systems Design and Integration

## Description

As a Systems Engineer, you will work within a large multi-disciplinary team and lead the technical delivery of complex, mission-critical systems to be used by law enforcement customers and ensure that the solution meets all requirements and demanding operational needs.

You will work closely with customers to capture, understand and disseminate their requirements, translate these into solutions, and lead the implementation of new system deliveries as well as existing infrastructure upgrades across both hardware and software. You will take technical ownership of end-to-end deliveries, from initial design through to implementation and ongoing assurance, with a strong focus on optimised integration, system resilience, software performance and availability.

Your role will require being comfortable managing requirements involving the full technology stack. This will involve working knowledge and hands-on experience across server infrastructure, scripting, automation, APIs, networking, and system integration.