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Job Title: Combat Systems Consultant Location: Portsmouth, Portsdown Technology Park or Frimley – working a hybrid pattern We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £76,200 dependent on skills and experiences plus executive package Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role description: The MarLabs Combat Systems Consultant is a thought leader in maritime and land combat technologies, providing deep expertise in above- and below-water systems and their enabling infrastructure. Reporting to the Lead Technologist, you will shape future battlespace capabilities, support operational analysis, drive sector growth, and build strategic relationships across BAE Systems, academia, and industry to deliver tangible business impact. Core duties: • Supporting MarLabs analysis tasks, identifying and scoping aspects of the technical support required to deliver the task, and supporting inter and intra-business discussions to facilitate this, • Providing Combat Systems expertise in support of the MarLabs Operational Analysis ensuring the analysis has the best (within reason and classification) representation and understanding of the performance and capabilities of the differing Combat System equipment, • Using personal experience to provide technical insights with regard to current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide and effect, specifically with any emphasis on real-world limitations and constraints, especially in the Maritime environment, • Supporting MarLabs modelling and wargaming activities at all levels, providing Combat Systems engineering subject matter expertise where appropriate, • Providing insight into typical combat platform operations and the application of various sense, decide and effect capabilities within this context, • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in engineering, defence, or combat systems, • Deep expertise in combat systems, • Robust engineering background underpinning the analysis, development, and integration of complex defence systems, • Ability to challenge established norms, draw on specialist networks, and apply innovative, inclusive thinking to problem-solving and solution development MarLabs is the future facing Operational Analysis team supporting BAE Systems Maritime and Land business. The small team of analysts are focused on informing business strategy, campaigns and future product development, seeking to understand the customers challenges, inform the business response, be this in regard to short-term opportunities, or longer-term strategic positioning. 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 applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 21st May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JP1 #LI-Hybrid

Job Title: Combat Systems Consultant Location: Portsmouth - 2 days/week in office Role Type: Permanent Salary: £70,000 - £76,200 + 12.5% Bonus + £510/month Car Allowance Our client, an established defence engineering firm, require an experienced Combat Systems Consultant to join their multi-disciplined team in Portsmouth. This is a brand new role where this small team of engineers & analysts are focused on informing business strategy, campaigns and future product development, seeking to understand the customers challenges, inform the business response, be this in regard to short-term opportunities, or longer-term strategic positioning. What the role of the Combat Systems Consultant entails: • Supporting group analysis tasks, identifying and scoping aspects of the technical support required to deliver the task, and supporting inter and intra-business discussions to facilitate this, • Providing Combat Systems expertise in support of the Operational Analysis team ensuring the analysis has the best (within reason and classification) representation and understanding of the performance and capabilities of the differing Combat System equipment, • Using personal experience to provide technical insights with regard to current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide and effect, specifically with any emphasis on real-world limitations and constraints, especially in the Maritime environment, • Supporting modelling and wargaming activities at all levels, providing Combat Systems engineering subject matter expertise where appropriate, • Providing insight into typical combat platform operations and the application of various sense, decide and effect capabilities within this context, • Conduct targeted research to support Operational Analysis, including enabling value-add engagement with academia and industry, addressing Maritime & Land sector knowledge gaps, and developing long-term (20-25 year) technology roadmaps to inform future capability evolution What experience you need to be the successful Combat Systems Consultant: • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in engineering, defence, or combat systems, • Strong & thorough expertise in combat systems, • Robust engineering background underpinning the analysis, development, and integration of complex defence systems, • Ability to challenge established norms, draw on specialist networks, and apply innovative, inclusive thinking to problem-solving and solution development, • Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, particularly customers, with a proven ability to build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships Candidates would need to hold British nationality and have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for SC security clearance. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Combat Systems Consultant to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Combat Systems Consultant Portsmouth/Frimley(Hybrid) Up to £80k Car AllowanceBonus(12.5%) My client a multi-national Aerospace & Defence organisation are looking for a Combat Systems Consultant to be based out of either their Portsmouth or Frimley sites working on a hybrid basis. The Combat Systems Consultant is a thought leader in maritime and land combat technologies, providing deep expertise in above- and below-water systems and their enabling infrastructure. Reporting to the Lead Technologist, you will shape future battlespace capabilities, support operational analysis, drive sector growth, and build strategic relationships across the business, academia, and industry to deliver tangible business impact. Core duties: Supporting analysis tasks, identifying and scoping aspects of the technical support required to deliver the task, and supporting inter and intra-business discussions to facilitate this Providing Combat Systems expertise in support of the Operational Analysis ensuring the analysis has the best (within reason and classification) representation and understanding of the performance and capabilities of the differing Combat System equipment Using personal experience to provide technical insights with regard to current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide and effect, specifically with any emphasis on real-world limitations and constraints, especially in the Maritime environment Supporting modelling and wargaming activities at all levels, providing Combat Systems engineering subject matter expertise where appropriate Providing insight into typical combat platform operations and the application of various sense, decide and effect capabilities within this context Conduct targeted research to support Operational Analysis, including enabling value-add engagement with academia and industry, addressing Maritime & Land sector knowledge gaps, and developing long-term (20-25 year) technology roadmaps to inform future capability evolution Skills/Experience: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in engineering, defence, or combat systems Deep expertise in combat systems Robust engineering background underpinning the analysis, development, and integration of complex defence systems Ability to challenge established norms, draw on specialist networks, and apply innovative, inclusive thinking to problem-solving and solution development Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, particularly customers, with a proven ability to build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships. To apply for this role please send your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address belowc272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

The Open University is the UKs largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). You will be welcomed as Research Associate in the team of the MoonRISE project, an interdisciplinary research project funded by UKRI, investigating the cultural, scientific and environmental factors that determine what can be considered as sites of interest on the Moon. It also examines the governance and ethical implications of defining sites of interest for different communities and cultures. You would be based within the Law School to undertake research on Lunar governance, in close collaboration with members of the team. About MoonRISE MoonRISE is a project funded by UKRI that researches the effective governance of sites of cultural, scientific and environmental interest on the Moon. The project team spans three Faculties: The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the Faculty of Business and Law, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The project builds upon the work of AstrobiologyOU, which looks at the scientific, ethical and governance challenges associated with Astrobiology. About AstrobiologyOU AstrobiologyOU is an interdisciplinary research group addressing the scientific, ethical and governance challenges associated with the advancement of astrobiology and related space exploration missions. It spans three Faculties: The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the Faculty of Business and Law, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, bringing together 60 members with expertise in science, international development and governance. The Groups activities are supported by funding from UK Research councils, The UK Space Agency, The European Space Agency, and commercial activities, and has grown to its current strengths through a 7.4 million investment from Research Englands Expanding Excellence in England scheme. About the Unit The Faculty of Business and Law is one of the four faculties of The Open University. It brings together two Schools ___ and ___ ___ and has a strong reputation as a high-quality and innovative provider of management and legal education. Our courses and qualifications are studied by a wide range of people from all backgrounds we are proud to promote opportunity and social justice by making higher education open to those unable to attend a more traditional campus-based university. Student satisfaction is a high priority, and we are determined to deliver the best outcomes for everyone studying with us. Our students return some of the highest satisfaction scores in the National Student Survey they have ever since the NSS began. Around 35,000 students are currently enrolled on our business, management and law programmes; about quarter of them are based outside the UK in 80 countries. The majority of our students are employed and study part-time with us. The Open University Business School is triple accredited (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS). Our internationally recognised teaching and learning methods take education right to the heart of leadership and management practice. Tutors are experienced business professionals, and because our distance learning approach allows managers to continue at work while studying, you can apply new knowledge and skills right from the start. Over 100,000 people from more than 125 countries have already studied with The Open University Business School. • To undertake research on policy and academic literature on protection of lunar sites (this includes draft Space Resources principles, Long-term sustainability guidelines, ESSI sustainability guidelines etc.)., • To evaluate examples of governance successes and legal analogues on Earth (particularly focusing on Antarctica and law of seas/UNCLOS)., • To contribute to research on the values of lunar exploration activities and extrapolating principles for conflict resolution in space governance., • To work with external partners on standards for space activities., • To engage with different audiences and communities who may be differently affected by changing and increasing lunar activities, including to understand the question of justice in relation to knowledge production;, • To undertake research that is internationally excellent and leads to high-impact peer-reviewed publications., • To be an active member of the MoonRISE project team, attending regular research group meetings and sharing knowledge with other members of the team., • To organise internal and external events such as workshops and evidence cafs (in person and hybrid)., • To present research updates and results and participate in seminars and workshops aimed at sharing research outcomes, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations., • To carry out administrative tasks associated with this work, such as risk assessments, workload planning, career development and staff appraisals., • To participate in national and international conferences (at least one per year) and events of learned societies., • To undertake professional development aligned with the job role and future aspirations., • To have a strong commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity., • To undertake other duties, as directed by their Line Manager. Essential criteria: • PhD completed ('completed' is defined as having received your certification rather than having submitted your viva/thesis pending amendments) in, or recent experience in, international law and governance, ideally with a space law and policy focus or a cognate subject area including international relations, public policy, or philosophy., • The ability to evaluate case studies related to environmental and/or cultural heritage protection that are relevant to space law and governance., • The ability to analyse policy briefs and other legal documents, and draft legal texts (e.g. guidelines, principles, or MoU), • Experience of working in interdisciplinary teams., • Experience of working with non-academic partners and/or engaging with communities beyond academia., • A demonstrable record of communicating research through peer reviewed publications and conference presentations (as fitting career stage)., • Excellent oral and written communication in a variety of contexts, including the ability to offer and receive constructive criticism., • The ability to plan and prioritise own workload and work to agreed deadlines., • Demonstrable evidence of taking responsibility and accountability for tasks while making effective use of available resources, information and feedback to improve efficiency, productivity and overall performance., • Experience in, or knowledge of, governance, ethical and philosophical debates related to space exploration., • Knowledge of global institutions; knowledge of space policy., • Experience of working with/within the space sector., • Evidence of contributions to public engagement or educational activities. If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether its a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where you can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office some attendance in the office will be required in response to business needs. Wed expect this to be at least 2 days per week, but this could be more often as business needs dictate. We expect interviews to take place on 1st and 2nd June 2026. These will be held in person at our Milton Keynes site. While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications has been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. To apply for this role please submit the following document(s): • CV

Combat Systems Consultant Portsmouth/Frimley(Hybrid) Up to £80k+ Car Allowance+Bonus(12.5%) My client a multi-national Aerospace & Defence organisation are looking for a Combat Systems Consultant to be based out of either their Portsmouth or Frimley sites working on a hybrid basis. The Combat Systems Consultant is a thought leader in maritime and land combat technologies, providing deep expertise in above- and below-water systems and their enabling infrastructure. Reporting to the Lead Technologist, you will shape future battlespace capabilities, support operational analysis, drive sector growth, and build strategic relationships across the business, academia, and industry to deliver tangible business impact. Core duties: Supporting analysis tasks, identifying and scoping aspects of the technical support required to deliver the task, and supporting inter and intra-business discussions to facilitate this Providing Combat Systems expertise in support of the Operational Analysis ensuring the analysis has the best (within reason and classification) representation and understanding of the performance and capabilities of the differing Combat System equipment Using personal experience to provide technical insights with regard to current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide and effect, specifically with any emphasis on real-world limitations and constraints, especially in the Maritime environment Supporting modelling and warga...

The Open University is the UKs largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). You will be welcomed as Research Associate in the team of the MoonRISE project, an interdisciplinary research project funded by UKRI investigating the cultural, scientific and environmental factors that determine what can be considered as sites of interest on the Moon. The project also examines the governance and ethical implications of defining sites of interest for different communities and cultures. You would be based within the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies working in close collaboration with other members of the team to develop the project's core idea of 'space diplomacy' and researching its implications for Lunar governance. About MoonRISE MoonRISE is a project funded by UKRI that researches the effective governance of sites of cultural, scientific and environmental interest on the Moon. The project team spans three Faculties: The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the Faculty of Business and Law, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The project builds upon the work of AstrobiologyOU, which looks at the scientific, ethical and governance challenges associated with Astrobiology. About AstrobiologyOU AstrobiologyOU is an interdisciplinary research group addressing the scientific, ethical and governance challenges associated with the advancement of astrobiology and related space exploration missions. It spans three Faculties: The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the Faculty of Business and Law, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, bringing together 60 members with expertise in science, international development and governance. The Groups activities are supported by funding from UK Research councils, The UK Space Agency, The European Space Agency, and commercial activities, and has grown to its current strengths through a 7.4 million investment from Research Englands Expanding Excellence in England scheme. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) The Faculty is the largest and most diverse at The Open University, with some 50,000 students studying our modules with excellent completion rates and consistently outstanding student satisfaction ratings. Noted for the strength of our interdisciplinary approaches, our scholars of international standing teach and research a very wide range of topics and themes in specific subject areas, and having a direct and profound influence on our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The Faculty is organised into three Schools: • School of Psychology & Counselling, • School of Social Sciences & Global Studies With c.1800 members of staff comprising academics, associate lecturers, support staff and full-time research students working across the locations of the University, combining originality and innovation in research and curriculum, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is a vibrant and exciting place to study and work. To find out more about the Facultys teaching, learning and research, please visit: • To undertake research exploring how ideas of care have relevance to outer space in dialogue with current work in the field of Social Studies of Outer Space, but also with reference to work in Planetary Science., • To develop Isabelle Stengers and Bruno Latour's work on diplomacy such that it can be applied to the governance of lunar activities., • 'To design with the PI and other team members a methodology for enacting space diplomacy in research and policy., • To contribute to research on the values of lunar exploration activities and using that to inform principles for conflict resolution in space governance., • To engage with different audiences and communities who may be differently affected by changing and increasing lunar activities (including to understand the question of justice in relation to knowledge production)., • To undertake research that is internationally excellent and leads to high-impact peer-reviewed publications., • To be an active member of the MoonRISE project team, attending regular research group meetings and sharing knowledge with other members of the team., • To organise internal and external events such as workshops and evidence cafs (in person and hybrid)., • To present research updates and results and participate in seminars and workshops aimed at sharing research outcomes, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations., • To carry out administrative tasks associated with this work, such as risk assessments, workload planning, career development and staff appraisals., • To participate in national and international conferences (at least one per year) and events of learned societies., • To undertake professional development aligned with the job role and future aspirations., • To demonstrate the ability to act in accordance with the principles and practice of equality and diversity., • To undertake other duties, as directed by their Line Manager. Essential criteria: • PhD completed ('completed' is defined as having received your certification rather than having submitted your viva/thesis pending amendments) with a strong Science and Technology Studies (STS) component within Geography, STS, or related subjects in the Social Sciences and Environmental Humanities., • The ability to translate theoretical research into insights that address practical research problems and/or to design research methods., • Experience of working in interdisciplinary teams., • Experience of working with non-academic partners and/or engaging with communities beyond academia., • A demonstrable record of communicating research through peer reviewed publications and conference presentations (as fitting career stage)., • Excellent oral and written communication in a variety of contexts, including the ability to offer and receive constructive criticism., • The ability to plan and prioritise own workload and work to agreed deadlines., • Demonstrable evidence of taking responsibility and accountability for tasks while making effective use of available resources, information and feedback to improve efficiency, productivity and overall performance., • Experience in, or knowledge of, governance, ethical and philosophical debates related to space exploration., • Knowledge of global institutions; knowledge of space policy., • Experience of working with/within the space sector., • Evidence of contributions to public engagement or educational activities. If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether its a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where you can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office some attendance in the office will be required in response to business needs. Wed expect this to be at least 2 days per week, but this could be more often as business needs dictate. We expect interviews to take place on either 24th or 25th June 2026. While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications has been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. To apply for this role please submit the following document(s): • CV

Job Title: Combat Systems Consultant Location: Portsmouth - 2 days/week in office Role Type: Permanent Salary: £70,000 - £76,200 12.5% Bonus £510/month Car Allowance Our client, an established defence engineering firm, require an experienced Combat Systems Consultant to join their multi-disciplined team in Portsmouth. This is a brand new role where this small team of engineers & analysts are focused on informing business strategy, campaigns and future product development, seeking to understand the customers challenges, inform the business response, be this in regard to short-term opportunities, or longer-term strategic positioning. What the role of the Combat Systems Consultant entails: Supporting group analysis tasks, identifying and scoping aspects of the technical support required to deliver the task, and supporting inter and intra-business discussions to facilitate this Providing Combat Systems expertise in support of the Operational Analysis team ensuring the analysis has the best (within reason and classification) representation and understanding of the performance and capabilities of the differing Combat System equipment Using personal experience to provide technical insights with regard to current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide and effect, specifically with any emphasis on real-world limitations and constraints, especially in the Maritime environment Supporting modelling and wargaming activities at all levels, providing Combat Systems engineering subject matter expertise where appropriate Providing insight into typical combat platform operations and the application of various sense, decide and effect capabilities within this context Conduct targeted research to support Operational Analysis, including enabling value-add engagement with academia and industry, addressing Maritime & Land sector knowledge gaps, and developing long-term (20-25 year) technology roadmaps to inform future capability evolution What experience you need to be the successful Combat Systems Consultant: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in engineering, defence, or combat systems Strong & thorough expertise in combat systems Robust engineering background underpinning the analysis, development, and integration of complex defence systems Ability to challenge established norms, draw on specialist networks, and apply innovative, inclusive thinking to problem-solving and solution development Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, particularly customers, with a proven ability to build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships Candidates would need to hold British nationality and have lived & worked in the UK for 5 years and be eligible for SC security clearance. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Combat Systems Consultant to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so dont miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.