Senior System Architect - Payload
11 days ago
Christchurch
Join Us as a Senior System Architect – Payload!\n Location: Portsmouth (Broad Oak), Filton, Dorchester - Hybrid (3 days on-site). This role involves routine travel to other southern BAE sites within the UK and occasional international travel. \n Salary: Up to £89,520, depending on experience. Who We Are\n At BAE Systems, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of a global community dedicated to pioneering progress and safeguarding what matters most. Here, your unique skills and perspectives will play a vital role in delivering cutting-edge, technology-driven defense, aerospace, and security solutions. Together, we’re shaping a safer future for everyone. \n From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, your career at BAE Systems has no limits! Your Role\n As a Senior Mission System Architect (Payload), you will: \n\n • Lead the design, integration, and assurance of maritime mission system payloads, including sensors, effectors, ISR, and autonomous capabilities.\n, • Define modular, vendor-agnostic architectures that enable effective operation across complex force-level environments.\n, • Collaborate closely with customers, suppliers, and program teams to ensure solutions are interoperable, resilient, and optimized for maritime operations.\n, • Shape future payload strategies and influence architectural direction for next-generation mission capabilities.\nCore Duties\n\n, • Lead architecture for sensors, effectors, ISR, and mission payloads.\n, • Define payload integration standards, interfaces, and design principles.\n, • Ensure interoperability across platforms, mission systems, and off-board assets.\n, • Embed safety, survivability, and assurance within payload architectures.\n, • Champion open, modular, and scalable payload solutions.\n, • Influence stakeholders on payload strategy and integration approaches.\nEssential Skills\n\n, • A degree in Engineering (or a related subject).\n, • Full membership of an appropriate engineering institution and Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards it).\n, • Extensive experience in maritime payload integration and system-of-systems architecture.\n, • Deep knowledge of defense sensors, effectors, ISR, and mission systems.\nAbout Our Team\n Within the dynamic Naval Ships Combat Systems business, you will be part of a highly skilled team of system architects dedicated to shaping the future of maritime mission systems. Collaborating on domestic and international programs, your expertise will ensure that our solutions are innovative, operationally relevant, and aligned with customer and business needs. Why Choose BAE Systems?\n Here, you’ll build a career filled with purpose and endless possibilities. With a focus on lifelong learning and meaningful work, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career with confidence. Your contributions will be recognized, and you’ll enjoy rewards tailored to what matters most to you and your family, including support for your financial and personal well-being. \n In an environment that embraces sustainable practices and a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture ensures you feel valued and proud of the difference you make. A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive\n We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to our mission. \n Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any previous nationalities, and your place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting. \n Closing Date: 14th October 2026 \n We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!