Senior Engineer - Product Assurance (Combat Systems) Location: Barrow-In-Furness or Filton. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are offered. Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience.

What you'll be doing

• Support the integration and assurance of Combat Systems within the Dreadnought submarine, ensuring effective management of the CS design across functional, spatial, and interface domains, reporting directly to the Alliance Deputy Chief Engineer.
• Monitor and report on progress, identifying any interface or delivery issues that could impact the Dreadnought Programme schedule or objectives.
• Liaise with the Combat Systems Delivery Team to provide assurance that Combat Systems development aligns with requirements and delivers a fit‑for‑purpose solution.
• Initiate and/or review design change documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with programme standards.
• Participate in design reviews, offering expert input and guidance on proposed design changes and associated documentation.

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant National Level 6 qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution.

Desirable qualifications

• Knowledge of submarine combat systems.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer Status.
• Experience in Systems Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering.

Benefits and support

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plan, extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. Eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Product Assurance Team: This is an exciting opportunity to join the Dreadnought Alliance - a collaboration between Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and the Ministry of Defence - delivering the next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines to the Royal Navy. As part of the Joint Design Authority within the Alliance, you will play a key role in supporting the integration and assurance of Combat Systems on one of the most advanced submarine platforms in the world. You will gain exceptional career development, visibility of submarine combat systems, involvement in high-profile projects and a chance to work alongside senior stakeholders.

We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

BAE Systems values diversity and inclusivity. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance in assessment, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard and may require higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 23rd October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.