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Job Title: Quality Systems Lead Auditor Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience 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. Job Description: The Quality Systems Lead Auditor plays a key role in ensuring our business maintains a robust and value‑adding quality management system. You will lead the internal audit programme, act as the focal point for EN/IA 9100 external certification, and drive continuous improvement through effective corrective action management. The role also supports future regulatory transitions and requires occasional travel to other BAE Systems facilities to ensure consistent compliance and audit delivery. Core duties: • Deliver an effective internal audit process that drives value as well as compliance, • Act as the point of contact for external EN/IA 9100 certification activity, • Own the delivery and maintenance of external certification compliance, • Ensure timely closure of corrective actions arising from audits, • Manage the transition to future versions of IA 9100 and updates to Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Articles, • Internal auditing experience within an ISO 9001 (minimum) certified business, • Experience managing external certification audits to ISO 9001 (minimum) You’ll be joining a highly skilled and collaborative Quality team at BAE Systems, working within a global defence and aerospace organisation known for engineering excellence and continuous improvement. The team is passionate about driving value through robust quality systems, supporting each other’s development, and maintaining the highest standards across our operations. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, offers exposure to complex programmes, and connects you with colleagues across multiple BAE Systems sites. 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: 20th 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-SS1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Systems Group Lead Location: Rochester Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on skills and experience 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. Job Description: We are looking for experienced and dynamic Systems or Software Team Leaders to step up and provide coordination and strategy for execution of the Systems/Software engineering in the Airborne Controls Product Realisation Group (PRG) of the Rochester business. These roles will provide support to the functional department and projects by understanding the work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for development across the Systems and Software domains. Core duties: • You will have understanding of the top level packages of work, size and time phasing across the teams within the PRG, how these contribute to critical path and/or milestones, • You will have understanding of the team sizes and skillset required as well as any major dependencies or facilities required across the PRG, • You will contribute to strategic project meetings and facilitate implementation of initiatives, • You will give regular status and recommendations on the resourcing requirements to the project and the Functional Manager, • You will support the projects by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for on-going projects, • You will have proven experience leading a Systems or Software team in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems, • You will have proven experience in managing projects to tight schedules and budgets, • You will have proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, writing and reviewing code and using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink, • You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) The Systems Engineering Team: The team supports the functional department and projects through work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for the project systems domain. Your role will include working with Engineering Project Managers to broadly understand the near-term work planned (3mth – 6mth) and longer term work planned (18mth – 24mth). You will be leading a team of highly capable engineers to deliver against your plans and estimates. 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: 15th 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-NP1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – PCB Process Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience 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. Job Description: As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the manufacture of current and future products across our entire product range and the full programme lifecycle. Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and Engineering you will use your knowledge and experiences to support our manufacturing systems and processes. Core duties: • Owning and developing PCB processes including SMT, Wave and Selective Solder, Hand Solder, Press Fit, Cleaning, AOI, X-Ray, and Conformal Coating, • Creating and maintaining manufacturing plans, routings, and work instructions, • Generating and optimising machine programs such as SMT placement and AOI, • Providing day-to-day technical support and troubleshooting on the shop floor, • Driving continuous improvement focused on Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, • Strong technical background in Printed Circuit Board manufacture and hands-on understanding of shop-floor challenges, • Knowledge of IPC standards (e.g. IPC-A-600 and IPC-6010), with the ability to interpret, apply, and enforce requirements within an aerospace quality framework The Manufacturing Engineering team play a pivotal role in supporting the manufacture of current and future products across our entire product range and the full programme lifecycle. Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and Engineering, the team use their knowledge and experiences to support our manufacturing systems and processes during initial bid, new product introduction, production and repair to ultimately ensure product quality is met within schedule and budget targets. 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: 13th 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-PD1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent UK – Onsite Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 dependent on skills and experience 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. Job Description: This role centres on understanding complex customer needs and translating them into clear, multi‑level requirements. It involves developing advanced system architectures using Model‑Based Systems Engineering and overseeing the integration, analysis and testing of real‑time systems that combine electronic, mechanical, optical and software elements. Accountability for collaborative technical work packages is key, ensuring outcomes align with customer expectations. Alongside technical delivery, the role includes verifying that solutions fully satisfy customer needs and guiding or coaching other engineers to strengthen team capability. It also drives the development of new and improved systems by applying best‑practice lifecycle processes and modern approaches such as Learn First and Agile, ensuring efficient, high‑quality system evolution. Core duties: • Understanding our customers’ complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels, • You will be developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach, • You will be involved in the Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems, • You will have 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, • You will have customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied, • You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) 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. 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: 12th May 2026 #LI-SH1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Calibration Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience 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. Job Description: As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the manufacture of current and future products across our entire product range and the full programme lifecycle. Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and Engineering you will use your knowledge and experiences to support our manufacturing systems and processes during initial bid, new product introduction, production and repair to ultimately ensure product quality is met within schedule and budget targets. Core duties: • Be responsible for the calibration and control of test and measurement equipment in line with company procedures and relevant standards, • Liaise with external calibration suppliers and manage equipment sent for external calibration or repair, • Contribute to continuous improvement of calibration processes and practices, • Support preventative maintenance activities for test equipment as required, • Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation, • Ensure calibration activities are completed on time to support manufacturing, engineering, and quality requirements, • Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and maintain excellent business relationships across all organisational levels, • Strong attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach to work, • HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Calibration team. Combining strong calibration and manufacturing knowledge with a structured and detail focused approach, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring calibration activities and test equipment maintenance are completed effectively to support business and operational requirements. 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: 12th 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-PD1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Software Team Leader Location: Rochester, Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 dependent on experience 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. Job Description: You will lead software engineering delivery for complex, safety‑critical defence systems, owning outcomes from planning through to integration and acceptance. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with team leadership, ensuring high‑quality software is delivered predictably against project milestones. You will shape how work is delivered, grow and support engineers, and provide clear technical oversight across your work packages. Working closely with project management, systems engineering and adjacent teams, you will influence priorities, manage dependencies, and help drive successful delivery of mission‑critical capability. Core duties: • Provide technical and people leadership for software engineering teams delivering safety‑critical systems within the Rochester business., • Own the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of software work packages, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risks, and technical dependencies, proactively managing trade‑offs to meet programme objectives., • Build, sustain and evolve software teams with the right blend of skills and experience, ensuring capability and capacity align with current delivery needs and future programme demands., • Maintain clear delivery oversight, including progress tracking and financial assurance, to support accurate and predictable reporting. Collaborate closely with systems, project and discipline leads to align technical delivery with programme objectives Essential Skills: • Proven experience leading and developing software engineering teams delivering complex or safety‑critical systems, • Demonstrated ability to plan, assign and deliver work packages while balancing technical quality, schedule and cost, • Practical experience across multiple stages of the software lifecycle, such as requirements, design, implementation, integration and verification, • Working knowledge of relevant engineering tools (e.g. DOORS, Siemens Polarion, CAMEO) and programming in C/C++ and/or Assembler, with scripting in Python) You will join a collaborative software engineering team delivering safety‑critical defence systems. The team works closely with systems and project functions to provide technical oversight and predictable delivery. You will be supported through structured learning and development, with opportunities to broaden your experience across programmes and progress into senior technical or leadership roles. 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: 14th 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-NB1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – New Product Introduction Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite Salary: £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience 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. Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within our New Product Introduction (NPI) team, you will play a key role in bringing world‑class technologies to life—transforming innovative designs into robust, cost‑effective, and highly manufacturable products. Acting as a primary Operations interface to Engineering, you will ensure Design for X (DFX) and APQP principles are embedded from the earliest stages of development, enabling a smooth and efficient transition from concept through to full‑rate production. This is a high‑impact role at the centre of our product development lifecycle, offering the opportunity to influence design decisions early, shape manufacturing strategy, and help deliver cutting‑edge solutions to customers across the aerospace and maritime sector.e and within budget with minimum management oversight, and be able to present the design detail directly to our high profile customers. Core duties: • Partnering closely with Engineering teams to review, challenge, and influence designs, ensuring they meet production cost targets and driving improvements through APQP methodology, • Delivering NPI outputs in line with an Operations project plan, ensuring manufacturing readiness aligns with programme milestones from Bid and Development through Qualification and Initial Production, • Leading producibility gate reviews and championing Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) in engineering gate reviews, • Leveraging your own experience and that of subject matter experts to define and manage work packages that improve cost, manufacturability, and process robustness, • Supporting the development of production processes, tooling, and manufacturing instructions for new products. Providing hands‑on support during prototype builds and capturing lessons learned to drive future improvements, • Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline, • Proven involvement in NPI / industrialisation, manufacturing readiness, or early‑phase manufacturing definition, • Experience in creating and delivering compliant manufacturing instructions for electro‑mechanical products As a Manufacturing Engineer within our New Product Introduction (NPI) team, you’ll play a pivotal role in turning innovative designs into robust, cost‑effective and highly manufacturable products. This is a high‑profile role at the heart of the product development lifecycle, offering the opportunity to influence design decisions early, shape manufacturing strategy and help deliver cutting‑edge solutions to customers across the aerospace and maritime sectors. 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: 15th 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-PD1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience 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. Job Description: The main duty of this role is to provide expert Mechanical Engineering support for the design and development of new innovative designs through to fault finding, diagnostics and salvage of existing products. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will have the ability to lead innovation and provide technical direction to other Engineers/Technicians to develop ideas into a detailed scheme supported by calculations and reports to demonstrate compliance with requirements, which will include support to risk reduction and qualification testing as required. The expectation of a Principal Mechanical Engineer is to provide a high quality service to customers, on time and within budget with minimum management oversight, and be able to present the design detail directly to our high profile customers. Core duties: • Using product knowledge and advanced engineering understanding, generate design concepts and solutions from first principals to meet project and customer requirements, • Prepare and present concise Mechanical Development Plans, Design Scheme Data Packs and other engineering detail for internal review and in a customer forum, • Taking a Design Authority role in checking and approving datasets (drawings/MBD) to ensure they correct to required standards, that they reflect design intent correctly, and that they adequately define parts for manufacture and inspection, • Work collaboratively across all engineering disciplines, liaising with technical specialists as required, and supporting Team Leads, Projects and Mechanical Functional Managers in preparing estimates for future design activities, • Complete Design Authority level checks on the work of other mechanical engineers, which will include designs, design data, hand calculations and technical reports, • Understand and provide governance on the adherence of Engineers and Technicians to departmental and company policies and procedures, • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of other qualifications and experience., • Meet the requirements of UK-SPEC at the Chartered Engineer Level, • Comprehensive experience of the full product design lifecycle, from concept through to production, within an engineering environment, • Experience in preparing technical datasets (drawings/MBD) and design review datasets, • Competence in the use of CAD tools to prepare design models, along with proficiency in the CREO CAD system and experience of Teamcenter, DOORS and JIRA, would be advantageous The team provides engineering support to the wider Service organisation, working closely with Hardware and Systems Engineering teams. The Mechanical Team comprises seven engineers ranging from Apprentice to Principal level. We support a wide portfolio of products across lifecycles exceeding 25 years, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable, and operational throughout its service life. Our role focuses on keeping aircraft flying by resolving obsolescence issues, carrying out redesign and modification work, and developing repair solutions. This long-term support is critical to maintaining customer capability, meeting airworthiness requirements, and ensuring continued operational availability. 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: 15th 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-PD1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Commercial Business Trainee 2 year fixed term contract Job Location: Rochester, Kent – Working Onsite Salary: £26,000 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. Role Description: This is a full-time role on a 2-year fixed term contract and will be based at our site in Rochester. On successful completion of the scheme and the training required for this role, at the end of the Trainee Programme you may be offered a permanent position within the function, where you will get the opportunity to continue with further training as a Commercial professional and further advance your career within a fundamental function to the Electronic Systems business. You will experience working with various Commercial functions and complete a Commercial IACCM Practitioner qualification, fully funded by BAE Systems. Core Duties: • As a trainee, you will develop knowledge of contracts and agreements, combined with business, legal and regulatory awareness which in time will allow you to guide the organisation to making effective decisions in the pursuit of its objectives. Your responsibilities as a trainee will be:, • Receiving and processing Purchase Orders and Purchase Order amendments in accordance with Commercial processes, procedures, and the requirements of the business, • Ensuring current data is maintained in the Oracle ERP system, • Communicating progress updates to customers, resolving issues, and escalating more critical issues to senior members of staff, • Supporting bid submissions to customers in line with internal policies, which includes pricing, supporting terms and conditions review, proposal writing and negotiations, • Supporting other members of the Commercial team as required, • Minimum of five GCSEs – Grade 5 or above (or recognised equivalent qualifications) which must include English and Math’s, • Three A levels A-C grade (or recognised equivalent qualification), • Good organisation and communication skills The principal purpose of the Commercial function is to negotiate, agree and support contracts that provide a Commercial framework within which BAE Systems can deliver world class capabilities to customers whilst minimising risk and maximising shareholder value. Part of our role is to ensure that proposals to BAE Systems’ customers are priced, developed and approved in an acceptable manner and to submit the associated offers. The Commercial function is the trusted partner of the business; managing customer relationships, creating innovative solutions, and providing guidance on contractual, regulatory and governance matters. You will get the chance to work with interesting, leading-edge products, as well as gaining real work experience in a demanding and rewarding 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: 22nd 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-SH1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – New Product Introduction Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite Salary: £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience 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. Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within our New Product Introduction (NPI) team, you will play a key role in bringing world‑class technologies to life—transforming innovative designs into robust, cost‑effective, and highly manufacturable products. Acting as a primary Operations interface to Engineering, you will ensure Design for X (DFX) and APQP principles are embedded from the earliest stages of development, enabling a smooth and efficient transition from concept through to full‑rate production. This is a high‑impact role at the centre of our product development lifecycle, offering the opportunity to influence design decisions early, shape manufacturing strategy, and help deliver cutting‑edge solutions to customers across the aerospace and maritime sector.e and within budget with minimum management oversight, and be able to present the design detail directly to our high profile customers. Core duties: Partnering closely with Engineering teams to review, challenge, and influence designs, ensuring they meet production cost targets and driving improvements through APQP methodology Delivering NPI outputs in line with an Operations project plan, ensuring manufacturing readiness aligns with programme milestones from Bid and Development through Qualification and Initial Production Leading producibility gate reviews and championing Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) in engineering gate reviews Leveraging your own experience and that of subject matter experts to define and manage work packages that improve cost, manufacturability, and process robustness Supporting the development of production processes, tooling, and manufacturing instructions for new products. Providing hands‑on support during prototype builds and capturing lessons learned to drive future improvements Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, driving gains in productivity, repeatability, quality, and operational efficiency Essential Skills: Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline Proven involvement in NPI / industrialisation, manufacturing readiness, or early‑phase manufacturing definition Experience in creating and delivering compliant manufacturing instructions for electro‑mechanical products Working knowledge of 3D CAD tools (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA) The New Product Introduction (NPI) Team: As a Manufacturing Engineer within our New Product Introduction (NPI) team, you’ll play a pivotal role in turning innovative designs into robust, cost‑effective and highly manufacturable products. This is a high‑profile role at the heart of the product development lifecycle, offering the opportunity to influence design decisions early, shape manufacturing strategy and help deliver cutting‑edge solutions to customers across the aerospace and maritime sectors. 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: 15th 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-PD1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Calibration Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience 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. Job Description: As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the manufacture of current and future products across our entire product range and the full programme lifecycle. Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and Engineering you will use your knowledge and experiences to support our manufacturing systems and processes during initial bid, new product introduction, production and repair to ultimately ensure product quality is met within schedule and budget targets. Core duties: Be responsible for the calibration and control of test and measurement equipment in line with company procedures and relevant standards Liaise with external calibration suppliers and manage equipment sent for external calibration or repair Contribute to continuous improvement of calibration processes and practices Support preventative maintenance activities for test equipment as required Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation Ensure calibration activities are completed on time to support manufacturing, engineering, and quality requirements Engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering strong partnerships that support team and business goals Essential Skills: Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and maintain excellent business relationships across all organisational levels Strong attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach to work HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively within a fast paced environment The Manufacturing Engineering Team: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Calibration team. Combining strong calibration and manufacturing knowledge with a structured and detail focused approach, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring calibration activities and test equipment maintenance are completed effectively to support business and operational requirements. 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: 12th 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-PD1 #LI-Onsite

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