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Job Title: Senior Mission Systems Engineer (Onboard Computing) Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you’ll be doing • Working with a focus on the Onboard Computing Systems Domain, this role is expected to include:, • Supporting overall system designs for FCAS products and leading various activities as part of the overall team responsible for developing computing architectures and computing hardware and software design solutions that feed directly into the FCAS programme, • Interfacing into other parts of the FCAS national and international organisation as a recognised holder of a wide range of knowledge in specialised areas of interest, which could include experience in some or all of systems architecting / concepting, IMA based computing approaches, MBSE, security/cryptography, system safety, HW / SW modelling & simulation, HW / SW Tooling, Complex Electronic Hardware and / or secure networking., • Supporting establishing relationships that strengthen and forge partnerships with internal and external customers, industry partners and suppliers in the UK and international locations such as Japan and Italy, • Managing/coaching and developing less experienced members of the team, • Operating in a manner that drives effective teamwork, collaboration and engagement across customers, partners, external suppliers/teams and internal suppliers/teams, • Demonstrating ability to represent BAE Systems in Customer, Partner and Supplier meetings, , seeking to work collaboratively through engineering, schedule and cost challenges, • You will ideally be qualified to degree level qualification in a STEM discipline, HND/HNC, or have equivalent experience, • You will have proven knowledge of Systems Engineering and the Engineering Lifecycle, typically experienced in applying subject knowledge in an integrated platform which involves safety and/or security related activities, • Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders nationally and internationally at high levels of classification, • Ideally you will have direct experience of working on complex computing solutions in areas such as systems management, avionics/Integrated Modular Avionic based solutions, systems integration, safety/security and / or equivalent complex programmes with an Aircraft background advantageous., • Experience of VHDL, Verilog or Simulink or other similar languages, • A keenness to learn and apply experience in developing pioneering solutions to meet challenging requirements whilst achieving performance and regulatory (safety, airworthiness and security) needs, • Experience of Engineering and business processes, implications of decisions on time / cost / quality and be able to support timely and accurate performance reporting As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Integrated Onboard Computing team: The role is part of the Mission Systems Delivery Team (MSDT), responsible for the design and delivery of the Mission System for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The team follows an agile work planning process to develop mission system concepts, architectures, and designs, ensuring that solutions are innovative, robust, and aligned with programme objectives. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Edgewing teams, contributing to secure and resilient system designs while collaborating across multiple disciplines. You will engage with engineers, architects, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure that mission system designs meet technical, operational, and security requirements. Why BAE Systems? 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 14th November 2025 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-MH1 #LI-Hybrid

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Warton – Onsite Salary £47,683+ dependent of skills and experience What you’ll be doing: • Designing and assisting in the build of prototypes, products and systems suitable for testing, including the development of new products using novel technologies., • Carrying out system and sub-system validation and verification, including supporting system design reviews., • Doing component/interface specification and selection, • Application of Control Systems Engineering practices to ensure design safety, reliability, integration and performance requirements are met, • Tailoring and developing Systems Engineering practices to suit the needs of a particular project / programme of work Essential • Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in a STEM discipline, • Knowledge of Systems Engineering and the Engineering Lifecycle, typically experienced in applying subject knowledge in an integrated platform which may involve safety and/or cyber security related activities, • Experience of working on complex computing solutions in areas such as systems management, avionics/IMA based solutions, systems integration, safety/cyber security and / or equivalent complex programmes, • Knowledge and experience in Object Oriented design and Model Based engineering tools and techniques would also be advantageous As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Integrated Onboard Computing team: The role is part of the Mission Systems Delivery Team (MSDT), responsible for the design and delivery of the Mission System for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The team follows an agile work planning process to develop mission system concepts, architectures, and designs, ensuring that solutions are innovative, robust, and aligned with programme objectives. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Edgewing teams, contributing to secure and resilient system designs while collaborating across multiple disciplines. You will engage with engineers, architects, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure that mission system designs meet technical, operational, and security requirements. Why BAE Systems? 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 13th November 2025 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.

Job Title: Senior Structural Design Engineer Location: Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £47,683+ depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: • Working closely with other engineering disciplines and functions, supplier and customer areas, fostering a team-working and collaborative product development environment, • Producing and issuing Airframe engineering design data to meet project requirements, in line with design standards, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence, • Verifying design data prior to a formal independent check criteria to ensure compliance with project standards, • Identifying project technical risks and opportunities, and where appropriate propose mitigation plans, • Supporting all aspects of personal and professional development for yourself and, where appropriate, others in your team, • Evaluating and resolving design queries, and supporting the generation of resulting modifications and changes Essential • Experience in an Airframe Design role, or equivalent ‘near-neighbour’ disciplines, • Degree or HNC/HND or equivalent qualification, • Experience of operating in an airframe design role, or equivalent in one or more phases of the product lifecycle, • Proficiency in a CAD system, typically CATIA V5 or equivalent toolset, with experience in a PLM system, • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary integrated product development environment, influencing adjacent disciplines, • Experience of working with external customers, suppliers and partners, • Experience of managing Design tasks to meet engineering design requirements and programme requirements, • Experience in leading and guiding other Design staff As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The team: As a Senior Structural Design Engineer you will be part of a team producing the physical product definition to satisfy a set of multidisciplinary system functional requirements, taking account of safety, cost, manufacturing, in-service support and other considerations. Your engineering capabilities will be developed across a range of design skills and product lifecycle stages, working both in a model-based (3D) and 2D Drawing engineering environment centred on Catia V5. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to develop your career by working on the Design aspects of advanced, leading-edge Typhoon programme, with opportunities for career progression aligned to your personal and professional development. Why BAE Systems? 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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: 7th November 2025 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-KW1 #LI-Hybrid

Job Title: System Design Authority – Business Systems Competency Centre Location: Warton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,900+ depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: • Oversee the design, development and acceptance of the Air Sector Architecture and Infrastructure, ensuring alignment with wider enterprise strategy and Group technology goals, • Support the seamless integration of all business systems and digital solutions within the broader Air Sector architecture to enable end-to-end operational efficiency, • Oversee governance and approval of business requirements, solution designs and acceptance criteria, ensuring all systems meet agreed standards, functionality and performance expectations, • Shape and influence the strategic direction of business systems by collaborating with strategic vendors, cross-functional stakeholders (Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Project Management), architectural peers and the Head of the Business Systems Competency Centre Your skills and experiences: Essential • Experience in an IT-related role, ideally including substantial experience of the business systems support area, • Specific experience in Information/Data architecture development and delivery of IM&T solutions through business transformation projects, • Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, • Validated experience in business information analysis, including the functional leadership and mentoring of Business Architects, Solution Architects and Business Analysts, • Considerable background in information and data analysis within large-scale business systems environments, • Demonstrated experience in developing cost estimates and proposals for IM&T components of major bids and programmes, • TOGAF certification (or equivalent), • ITIL certification (or equivalent) As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. IM&T Architecture – Business systems competency centre – Air There are several exciting and high-profile transformation projects currently underway across the Air Sector and the wider business. These initiatives offer excellent development and career progression opportunities, both within the team and across the organisation. The role provides the chance to work with a diverse range of back-office systems, primarily focused on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions, with opportunities to develop bespoke applications where required. Why BAE Systems? 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 14th November 2025 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-JE1 #LI-Hybrid

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I am working with multiple clients within the Intelligence Community who are actively hiring DV Cleared IT professionals to work within National Security projects.

MOD, National Security, Defence. Candidates must have security clearance - Ideally DV.

I am working with multiple clients within the Intelligence Community who are actively hiring DV Cleared IT professionals to work within National Security projects.

The Defence & National Security Innovation Architect will play a meaningful role in defining and delivering enterprise solutions for high-profile defence and national security clients. Are you a seasoned solution lead or enterprise architect with a depth of experience in highly secure environments?

I am working with multiple clients within the Intelligence Community who are actively hiring DV Cleared IT professionals to work within National Security projects. Who we are looking for: We are seeking experienced IT professionals across various specialisations, including: • Cyber Security •

Senior Client Manager – National Security. Are you motivated by purpose and driven to make a real difference? As a Senior Client Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping solutions that directly enhance the UK’s national security. Develop trusted relationships with clients across National

I am working with multiple clients within the Intelligence Community who are actively hiring DV Cleared IT professionals to work within National Security projects.

Important – due to the nature of the work, it is essential for applicants to hold current “National Security Vetting” aligned to a UK National Security organisation. Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Platform Security Architect (Advisory) – Senior Manager – National Security. Enterprise Hybrid Cloud

I am working with multiple clients within the Intelligence Community who are actively hiring DV Cleared IT professionals to work within National Security projects.

Experience working with clients in the UK Defence & National Security sector. Defence & National Security RF Communications Lead. Radio communications is at the heart of much of what Cambridge Consultants does, and in this role you will be joining an established team of commercial and technical lead

We’re looking for a proactive Information Security Officer to help shape how we manage risk and embed strong security practices across the National Trust. Reporting to the Information Security Manager, you’ll join a supportive, security-focused IT team committed to strengthening our security pos

National Security Vetting requires that you hold or are eligible to hold a valid British Passport and that you meet the minimum Residency Criteria, meaning you will have lived continuously in the United Kingdom for the required period of five years. This role is subject to National Security Vetting

Account Manager – AI & ML – Defence & National Security. Are you an active Account Management professional with experience generating & delivering business across UK MOD & National Security?.

The Defence & National Security Innovation Architect will play a meaningful role in defining and delivering enterprise solutions for high-profile defence and national security clients. Are you a seasoned solution lead or enterprise architect with a depth of experience in highly secure environments?

Fire and Security National Accounts Business Development Manager. As a National Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving growth, winning high-value accounts, and expanding market presence. Develop bespoke security solutions tailored to each client’s evolving needs.

Network Architect - Defence and National Security. Due to the nature of the clearance involved candidates must be sole UK Nationals. Strong technical networking knowledge (with vendor certifications) of routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, Security zones and policies, QoS, high availa

Due to the nature of the clearance involved candidates must be sole UK Nationals. Strong technical networking knowledge (with vendor certifications) of routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, Security zones and policies, QoS, high availability.

Palantir Engineers – Shape the Future of National Security - London/Reading/Thames Valley. Now Hiring: SC/DV Cleared Palantir Engineers – Shape the Future of National Security. We’re seeking SC/DV Cleared Palantir Engineers who are driven by purpose, thrive in secure environments, and want to

As a National Account Manager, you will own and grow sales revenue by delivering our full range of Fire, Security, Monitoring, and Maintenance contracts to major clients across the UK. Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for fire and security solutions? Chubb Fire & Security is lookin

Account Manager – AI & ML – Defence & National Security. Are you an active Account Management professional with experience generating & delivering business across UK MOD & National Security?.

Senior Director, CIO Analyst and Thought Leader for National Defense; EMEA Remote. The analyst will support CIOs and other technology executives in accelerating national defense modernization and innovation. Cybersecurity and resilience trends and program requirements.

As a Senior Manager within our National Security team, you’ll lead mission‑critical work for discerning and highly AI‑literate customers in the UK Government and for international partners. Overseeing, and providing thought leadership on, the delivery of multiple programmes of work for the Nat

Work collaboratively with the Fortice Permanent Defence and National Security team to unearth contract opportunities across our client base. Contribute to shaping the Defence and National Security division’s strategy, identifying growth opportunities, and improving delivery capability. Demonstrabl

National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team in Major projects. The Project Manager will plan and manage the delivery of projects, managing the performance of a project team, external contractors and consultants, ensuring adherence to effective governance, q

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