Principal Combat Systems Engineer - Up To £57,100 A Year

Job Title: Principal Combat Systems Engineer Location: Portsmouth Naval Base Design Change Management , Platform Technical Assurance, Material State Management , Obsolescence Management , Specialist Engineering Support, Future Support and Transformation Planning.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer to support the integration and assurance of advanced Combat Systems across Royal Navy and international naval platforms. Experience, knowledge, or a keen technical interest in Sonar Systems would be particularly beneficial, although applications are welcomed from candidates with broader Combat Systems engineering backgrounds. Core

duties

Providing Combat Systems engineering support across naval platforms, international programmes and multidisciplinary projects Maintaining Combat Systems design integrity, ensuring effective integration across platforms, programmes and engineering disciplines Supporting design change implementation, configuration control and safe integration of complex Combat Systems Conducting investigations, impact assessments and integration analyses across sensors, weapons, communications, networks and CMS Developing and presenting technical evidence to support safety cases, certification and customer approvals Collaborating with MOD, customers, OEMs and project teams, acting as a trusted technical point of contact Essential

skills

Strong knowledge of Combat Systems architectures across UK and international naval platforms Understanding of maritime and defence standards, assurance processes and governance frameworks Ability to quickly integrate into teams and deliver high-quality engineering outputs Skilled in Combat Systems analysis , integration, troubleshooting and complex issue resolution Confident stakeholder engagement with MOD, international navies, industry partners and OEMs Degree qualified and or equivalent experience in Systems/Combat Systems/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and a commitment to working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status The WTA Combat Systems team: Join the Warship Technical Authority (WTA) Service Hub and help shape the future of naval engineering.

Supporting Royal Navy and international programmes, the team work on complex whole-ship, systems and equipment challenges , delivering expert engineering, innovation and consultancy that directly contributes to the availability, performance and evolution of world-class warships.

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.

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.

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: 7th September 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JP1 #LI-Hybrid

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