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Senior Integration Engineer

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On-site senior systems engineering role at BAE Systems' Filton site, defining and maintaining configuration and data management for mission systems on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) across the full lifecycle. Key tools are Siemens Teamcenter PLM and JIRA, working agile with MoD and international partners.

Job Title\: Senior Integration Engineer

Job Location\: Filton - On Site -We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Scheme Bonus\: £2000

Grade\: P6

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 will be giving consent for the Recruitment Team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

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

We currently have a role for a Senior Systems Engineer based at our Filton site. As an experienced Professional Engineer, you will be applying Systems Engineering principles to mission systems development across the full lifecycle, from requirements definition and design through integration, acceptance, support, and disposal to support the successful delivery of our Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). You will be responsible of defining, developing and maintaining configuration and data management processes and related activities throughout the product life cycle ensuring they are fully compliant with project & user requirements, aerospace recommend practices, and defence & regulatory standards.

Core Duties

  • Develop and maintain the mission systems configuration and data management plans
  • Identification of Configuration Items and define, control and manage them effectively using the appropriate tools and processes
  • Recording and reporting of Configuration Management ensuring the traceability of mission system artefacts and any associated configuration baselines
  • Execution of verification and audit activities so that mission systems configurations items have been properly identified, approved, released and controlled
  • Perform and support Agile planning activities
  • Collaborate with engineering & project specialists, cross-functional teams, MoD customer and external stakeholders from other partner countries

Essential skills

  • Degree qualified in a STEM discipline, or equivalent industry experience within a relevant engineering environment
  • Aerospace, Avionics, Maritime or other highly regulated industry experience
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of systems engineering lifecycle management
  • Validated experience supporting or working with Siemens Teamcenter PLM
  • Experience working within a highly collaborative and agile environment and be competent using JIRA or similar Agile project management tools to support planning, tracking and delivery

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Mission Systems Delivery Team

Join the GCAP Mission Systems Delivery Team and help shape the future of 6th Generation combat air capability. You'll gain exposure to the development of advanced mission system capabilities, working as part of a highly visible team delivering cutting-edge technology for a next-generation combat air platform. This is primarily an onsite role with occasional hybrid working where business needs allow, and offers opportunities to travel across the UK and internationally, including Italy and Japan.

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. 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.

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 candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement

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\: 6th November 2026

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