Lead Systems Engineer/Team Lead
4 days ago
Higham Wood
Join Our Team as a Lead System Engineer / Team Lead!\n Location: Rochester, Kent \n We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with an office presence to foster collaboration and ensure business success. \n Salary: Up to £65,000, based on your skills and experience. We are excited to recruit for a variety of technical and leadership positions! Who We Are\n At BAE Systems, you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global network, your unique skills and perspectives will help us pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions, shaping a safer future for everyone. \n From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, your career at BAE Systems has no limits! About the Role\n As a Lead System Engineer / Team Lead, you will guide and develop engineers by providing technical direction, supporting their well-being, and helping shape their career growth. Your collaborative spirit will shine as you work across teams to identify effective technical solutions, contribute to strategic project decisions, and ensure smooth implementation of initiatives. Your Key Responsibilities\n\n • Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers, fostering their well-being and career development.\n, • Understand project scope, timelines, and resource needs to facilitate project success.\n, • Regularly advise managers on team capacity and skill requirements.\n, • Support the business by preparing bid estimates and maintaining schedules and budgets for ongoing projects.\nEssential Skills and Qualifications\n\n, • A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or Mathematics).\n, • Experience in the systems engineering domain and product lifecycle.\n, • Familiarity with system engineering tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB, and/or Simulink.\n, • Proven experience leading a team and making decisions from both technical and managerial perspectives.\nThe Systems Engineering Team\n Your role will involve supporting the functional department and projects through work package scope, scheduling, resources, and strategy for the project systems domain. You will collaborate with Engineering Project Managers to understand both near-term (3-6 months) and longer-term (18-24 months) work plans, leading a team of highly capable engineers to deliver on your plans and estimates. Why Choose BAE Systems?\n 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 recognized for your contributions and enjoy rewards tailored to what matters most to you and your family, including support for your financial and personal well-being, as well as a balanced lifestyle. \n In an environment that embraces sustainable ways of working and a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place where you can feel you belong and be proud of the difference you make. A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive\n We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. \n Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting. Closing Date\n 16th November 2026 \n We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible! \n #LI-NB1 \n #LI-Onsite