Senior Engineer – Systems Engineering ( Integration, Verification & Validation)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role.

Salary: Competitive

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our Systems Engineering team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing IV&V infrastructure and processes to support the full V-model lifecycle.
• Setting up and delivering left-hand-side V-model processes, ensuring robust design, integration, and configuration.
• Supporting system and product integration activities, resolving cross-discipline conflicts, and meeting contractual requirements.
• Defining and assuring V&V activities and outputs, providing evidence to substantiate design across the lifecycle.
• Driving cross-engineering collaboration and assurance, working closely with systems engineering teams to coordinate integration delivery.

Essential:

• Experience with the installation, configuration, and testing of Category 3 systems and equipment.
• Practical involvement in testing and trial activities, including preparation, execution, and review/sign-off.
• Strong fault investigation and resolution skills within multi-faceted systems.
• HNC in an Engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience in a similar environment.

Desirable:

• Background in defence, naval, or IT environments.
• Experience in commissioning activities, particularly within advanced or safety-critical systems.

We offer a competitive pension scheme along with a range of employee share plans. Enjoy an extensive array of flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including:

• Green car scheme
• Private health plans
• Shopping discounts

You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!

The Platform Complex Systems (PCS) team is a dynamic engineering function at the heart of the SSNA programme. We are responsible for:

• Establishing IV&V infrastructure
• Defining V-model processes
• Supporting system integration across the full lifecycle

By working closely with stakeholders and programme workstreams, we resolve cross-discipline engineering issues, ensure major systems are clearly defined and integrated, and drive collaboration through structured governance and engineering assurance activities. As a new and expanding capability, PCS offers strong development opportunities, cross-programme exposure, and support toward chartership while directly contributing to the delivery of complex platform systems. Relocation support packages are available for all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

At BAE Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference. Join an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, 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 in certain assessments, please 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 your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can 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, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

Closing Date: 10th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible!

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