Engineering Manager – Instrumentation

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

Salary: Competitive

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Instrumentation Development Services for the BAE Submarines enterprise. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the overall workflow, financial health, and operational performance of Instrumentation Development Services.
• Building and managing strong business relationships with stakeholders and vendors to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Leading instrumentation projects to meet customer and contractual obligations regarding cost, quality, and timeliness.
• Managing complex work/services packages that involve new products and upgrades, utilizing both new and existing technologies.
• Establishing policies and ensuring effective delivery within your area of responsibility, while collaborating with other organizational parts.
• Directing engineering programs or projects that encompass major systems, disciplines, platforms, and software products.

We’re looking for candidates who possess:

• A degree in a STEM field.
• A broad knowledge of instrumentation system design, development, commissioning, and project life cycles.
• Experience in managing and leading large, multi-discipline teams.
• Prior experience or knowledge of radiation measurement systems.

At BAE Systems, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• Flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
• Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

By joining our team, you will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, including Project Management, Onsite Support, Software Development, and Measurement Solutions Development teams. This role is crucial for the end-to-end delivery and strategic development of Instrumentation Development Services within the BAE Submarines enterprise.

We also offer relocation support packages for eligible candidates across all Submarines roles.

At BAE Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity. We empower our employees to reach their full potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

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 positions. 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 we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!