Engineering Manager – Instrumentation

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

Salary: Competitive

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

• Leading the Charge: Oversee the workflow, financial health, and operational performance of our Instrumentation Development Services.
• Building Relationships: Manage business relationships with stakeholders and vendors, ensuring the successful delivery of services across the organization.
• Project Management: Deliver instrumentation projects that meet customer and contractual obligations for cost, quality, and timeliness.
• Innovative Solutions: Oversee the delivery of work packages involving new products and complex upgrades, utilizing cutting-edge technologies.
• Policy Development: Establish necessary policies and ensure alignment with organizational strategies.
• Program Management: Manage engineering programs or projects that encompass major systems, disciplines, and products.

We’re looking for candidates who are:

• Degree Qualified: Hold a degree in a STEM field.
• Knowledgeable: Have a broad understanding of instrumentation system design, development, and project life cycles.
• Experienced Leaders: Proven experience in managing and leading large multi-discipline teams.
• Familiar with Radiation Systems: Prior experience or knowledge of radiation measurement systems is a plus.

At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Employee Share Plans
• Flexible Health and Wellbeing Benefits: Including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts.
• Annual Incentives: You may also be eligible for an annual incentive based on performance.

By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that includes Project Management, Onsite Support, Software Development, and Measurement Solutions Development. This role is crucial for leading the end-to-end delivery and strategic development of our services, ensuring successful execution of complex engineering programs.

Here, you’ll 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.

Important Note: 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 don’t wait—apply today!