Senior Engineer Systems Process, Governance & Maturity

Job Title\: Senior Engineer (Systems Process, Governance & Maturity)

Location\: Barrow-in-Furness or Filton

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Bonus\: £5000

Grade\: S4

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

As a member of the SSNA Whole Boat (Product Architecture and Integration) team. Your role is responsible for providing specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in the development of engineering Processes. Identify the need for, develop, communicate, and maintain processes supporting the entire engineering lifecycle. You’ll understand and articulate the impact of their processes on other areas of the functional and wider business. Along with understanding and articulating the role of Governance within and beyond Engineering. You’ll conduct independent Assurance activities to ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the correct tools and documentation and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority.

Core duties\:

• You will support the development of Platform Design maturity and delivery through the design and build stages of the lifecycle
• You will support the documentation of domain knowledge of Process, Governance and Maturity and be able to pass on information and experience in order to help grow the knowledge base within appropriate business teams
• You will work with other engineers and support the engineering management team in planning and controlling specialist activities that relate to Process, Governance & Maturity

Essential Skills\:

• You will hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM-related field
• You will have experience in Process, Governance, and Maturity practices, preferably within the defence sector
• You will be familiar with the engineering lifecycle, including direct experience in one or more phases in a Systems Engineering role, as well as an understanding of the broader engineering process
• You will bring a good technical understanding of how your work in the Process, Governance and Maturity role contributes to the overall product, platform, or programme

The SSNA Whole Boat (Product Architecture and Integration) Team\:

You will work with other engineers in developing engineering processes for the design and delivery of the SSN AUKUS submarine platform.

The team you will be joining plays a critical role in defining engineering design policies and initiatives, including for major platform-level design reviews, and integrating the design efforts of system and transversal oriented teams into a coherent warfighting platform at defined maturity levels throughout the delivery stages of the engineering life cycle.

You will have an opportunity to work on complex engineering and testing projects, joining a team that will likely be growing rapidly, allowing for development opportunities.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 30th July 2026