Integration Engineer
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as an Integration Engineer in Christchurch, Dorset, to pioneer progress in defence, aerospace, and security by building and configuring core platform components and integrating software.
// Key Responsibilities
- Build and configure Windows Server 2019/2022 and Windows 10/11 systems.
- Integrate COTS and bespoke software, adhering to software engineering best practices.
- Perform fault finding in live environments and produce clear technical documentation.
- Collaborate with team members through knowledge sharing and peer reviews.
- Report progress to stakeholders and provide occasional support at customer sites.
- Utilise PowerShell and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit for software installation and configuration.
// Role Specification
Join BAE Systems and be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
The role involves the production of technical artefacts and the implementation of virtual and physical core components, which form the backbone of platforms. You will build and configure Windows Server 2019/2022 and Windows 10/11 systems, integrate COTS and bespoke software, and adhere to software engineering best practices.
The role also includes fault finding in live environments, producing clear documentation, collaborating with team members through knowledge sharing and peer reviews, reporting progress to stakeholders, and occasional travel to customer sites to support deployments, investigations, and testing.
Core Duties:
- Building and configuring Windows Server 2019/2022 and Windows 10/11 operating systems
- Integration and configuration of COTS and bespoke software
- Adherence to software engineering practices
- Fault finding and resolution of issues in a production environment to a successful conclusion
- Producing clear and concise technical documentation
- Collaboration with other members of the team: sharing knowledge and peer reviewing others work
- Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership
- Occasional travel to customer sites to support deployment, investigations and testing
Essential Skills:
- Ability to use PowerShell and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to install and configure COTS and bespoke software on Windows 10 and Server 2019.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and MDT alternate deployment approaches for deploying Windows 11 and Server 2022 (desirable).
- Knowledge and experience of Group Policy and Active Directory.
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation.
BAE Systems are currently recruiting for an Integration Engineer, based at our Christchurch site, to support various MoD projects. This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system for the MoD. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support – it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various MoD locations.
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. Applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting.