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# Engineering Manager - Systems - Hardware

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £77,520
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/engineering-manager-systems-hardware/56075978

## About the Role

Degree qualified in an engineering, technology or science-related discipline, with Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or demonstrable progress towards professional registration.
Demonstrable experience

leading

manufacturing and production activities, including production planning, resource

management , process development, continuous improvement and the resolution of production and quality issues within a regulated engineering environment.
Strong

understanding of the engineering lifecycle and systems engineering

principles , with the ability to

manage

multiple concurrent activities,

analyse

performance data, influence stakeholders, and drive delivery across programmes, functions and suppliers., typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for

## Description

manufacturing and production engineering activities across Combat Systems hardware programmes, ensuring the successful delivery of engineering outputs to quality, cost, and schedule requirements. Working closely with the Head of Engineering, you'll provide technical

leadership , drive continuous improvement

initiatives , and oversee the development and implementation of robust hardware engineering and production processes.
Core duties:
Lead

and coordinate hardware production activities across Combat Systems, ensuring equipment is manufactured and delivered in accordance with engineering, quality and customer requirements.
Act as the Combat Systems Subject Matter

Expert

for hardware production, driving consistency, best practice and common ways of working across sites and programmes.
Identify and implement improvements to hardware engineering, production and delivery processes to increase efficiency, capability and overall business performance.
Develop hardware production capability by, investigations, resolving production issues, supporting business growth activities and mentoring engineers to improve technical competence and delivery performance., The team provides hardware engineering oversight across Combat Systems programmes. Covering activities from concept and design, through procurement, manufacture and acceptance, to customer delivery, the team develops mission-critical equipment and systems. The team works across multiple programmes, functions and external partners to deliver innovative hardware solutions and drive continuous improvement.
Why BAE Systems?
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.
A place where everyone can thrive:
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