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Job Title: Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester – Onsite Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum 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. What you’ll be doing: This role focuses on delivering complex hardware design activities in line with development plans, budgets and schedules. It includes capturing requirements, producing preliminary and detailed designs, and performing the necessary analysis to ensure robust solutions. The position encourages innovation by identifying improvements to both design approaches and wider engineering practices, while working collaboratively with other disciplines to optimise system‑level outcomes and manage dependencies effectively. Alongside technical delivery, the role provides guidance and support across digital and analogue electronics development, helping ensure high‑quality engineering outputs. It also involves coaching junior engineers to build capability within the team and producing design artefacts that meet company and industry standards. Core duties: • You will have a degree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent qualification, • You will have proven knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies, • You will have experience of working through the engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification, • You will have the ability to demonstrate a good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs, to meet programme needs and capable of providing robust engineering judgement in all phases of the engineering development lifecycle, • You will have a robust understanding of product design and work package control You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors, and other associated safety-critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting-edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. 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: 27th March 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-NP1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Test Systems Group Leader Job Location: Rochester, Kent. Onsite Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience and skills 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. What you’ll be doing: Developing purpose-fit processes for engineering excellence. Your insights will lead to streamlined operations, enhanced craftsmanship, and vendors, raising the bar in tool improvement. Providing valuable input into our systems and software engineering strategies, you’ll help us optimize cost, schedule, and quality, ensuring that best practices are integrated seamlessly. Inspiring both teams and the larger enterprise to embrace innovative paradigms, to bridge disciplines and influence a culture of excellence. Nurturing and developing people, helping to develop the team and driving a workforce, enhancing skills and taking on new tasks. Ensuring correct implementation and use of resources, including the recruitment of experienced engineers, undergraduate placement students and graduates. Playing a key role in our estimating and development strategies to support our Technical Bid Review Process. Core Duties: • Managing large teams or teams of teams through test system lifecycles, • Demonstrable leadership skills, in order to drive growth, • Ability to engage and negotiate with stakeholders, being able to deliver information at all levels and influence decision making., • Technical engineering background with a relevant qualification or experience You will provide functional support to the engineering managers and engineering teams within Test Systems, having a vital role in continuous improvement, enhancing processes, inspiring teams and driving efficiency in one of the world’s leading defence, security and aerospace companies. You will play a key part in managing Test Systems teams enabling the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Flight Control Systems. This will give you a direct influence on leading process innovation, propelling excellence, and leading teams, whilst driving a culture of creativity and collaboration. 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: 24th March 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-SH1 #LI-Onsite

Senior Systems Engineer • Rochester, Kent (4 days p/w onsite), • £50,000 - £65,000 + excellent bens Please note we can only consider sole UK nationals for this role This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. You’ll be part of the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Flight Control Systems. We encourage our Systems Engineers to gain a breadth of knowledge across these domains to become subject matter experts in one or more product domain, or systems engineering specialism. What you’ll be doing: Senior Systems Engineer • Understanding our customers’ complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels, • Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach, • Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems, • Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes, • Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers, • Verifying that customer needs are satisfied, • Steering new and improved systems development through implementation whilst making use of best practice systems lifecycle processes alongside techniques such as Learn First and Agile Your skills and experiences: Senior Systems Engineer Essential • Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems, containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, optics and/or software, • Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML, • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Desirable • Experience in integration, test, and verification of real time and/or safety related systems, with understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design, • Customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied, • An understanding of information assurance, cyber security and environmental impact aspects relating to real time embedded engineering products

Senior Systems Engineer Aerospace & Defence Rochester, Kent Up to £60,000 DOE Be the mind behind the machines that keep the skies safe. At the cutting edge of flight and safety systems, our engineers don’t just build technology — they craft precision, reliability, and innovation in every circuit and line of code. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll transform complex ideas into lifesaving, real-world systems used across military and commercial platforms. You’ll lead the charge on design and integration, mentor future talent, and help define how advanced systems are brought to life — all while working in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and clever thinking. If solving intricate problems with impact excites you, this is for you. What you’ll need: • Proven experience developing multi-disciplinary systems (electronics, software, optics, mechanics), • Strong knowledge of requirements management and MBSE tools (e.g. DOORS, MATLAB, SysML), • Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, • Passion for precision, innovation, and continuous improvement If you’re interested in an initial conversation, please click ‘apply’ and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.

Senior/Principal Electronics Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent (4 days onsite) Salary: £44,000 - £65,000 depending on skills and experience This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. As a Senior/Principal Electronics Engineer you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors, and other associated safety-critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting-edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. What you’ll be doing: Senior/Principal Electronics Engineer • Executing complex hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets, • Conducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of analysis tasks, • Coaching & developing the skills of junior team members, • Delivering design artefacts in accordance with company and industry standards, • Working with other disciplines within an integrated team, • You’ll also have people manager responsibilities in this role Your skills and experiences: Senior/Principal Electronics Engineer Essential: • Degree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent qualification, • Proven knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies, • Experience of working through the engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification, • Ability to demonstrate a good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs, to meet programme needs, • An inquisitive mind-set, articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable: • Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, • Analogue simulations tools, such as Simetrix or Spice, • System development tools, such as Enterprise Architect, Matlab, Simulink

Electronics Team Leader • Rochester, Kent (4 days on site), • £50,000 - £65,000 + excellent bens. As a Electronics Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. What you’ll be doing: • Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team, • Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities, • Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand, • Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes, • Leading cost and performance trade-offs, • Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: • Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle, • Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control, • Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF, • Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: • Experience of PLD / FPGA design, • Requirements management tools, such as DOORS, • Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA,

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