Engineering Manager Instrumentation (Millom)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Full-time on-site)

Salary: Competitive

As an Engineering Manager in Instrumentation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Instrumentation Development Services for the BAE Submarines enterprise. Here’s what you can expect:

• Lead the Charge: Oversee the overall workflow, financial health, and operational performance of our services.
• Build Relationships: Manage business relationships with stakeholders and vendors, ensuring seamless delivery of services.
• Project Management: Deliver instrumentation projects that meet customer and contractual obligations for cost, quality, and timeliness.
• Innovate: Oversee the delivery of work packages involving new products and complex upgrades, utilizing cutting-edge technologies.
• Policy Implementation: Set up necessary policies and ensure effective delivery within your area of responsibility.
• Program Management: Manage and deliver engineering programs or projects that encompass major systems, disciplines, and products.

We’re looking for someone who is not only qualified but also passionate about engineering. Here’s what you need:

• Degree Qualified: A degree in a STEM field is essential.
• Instrumentation Expertise: Broad knowledge of instrumentation system design, development, commissioning, and project life cycles.
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in managing and leading large, multi-discipline teams.
• Specialized Knowledge: Prior experience or knowledge of radiation measurement systems is a plus.

At BAE Systems, we believe in taking care of our team. Alongside a competitive pension scheme, we offer:

• Employee share plans
• Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits
• Green car scheme
• Private health plans
• Shopping discounts
• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive

By joining us, you’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Project Management, Onsite Support, Software Development, and Measurement Solutions. You will lead the end-to-end delivery and strategic development of our services, overseeing complex engineering programs and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

This is your chance to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with us.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Applications will be accepted until 9th February 2026 . We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply today!