Lead Systems Engineer/Team Lead

Join BAE Systems and become a pivotal part of a team dedicated to pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. As a Lead System Engineer / Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions of tomorrow.

About the Role

This position is centred on guiding and developing engineers, offering them technical direction, supporting their wellbeing, and nurturing their career growth. You will collaborate across various teams to identify effective technical solutions, contribute to key strategic project decisions, and ensure the smooth implementation of initiatives. A significant aspect of this role involves a deep understanding of project scope, timelines, and resource requirements, coupled with providing regular advice to managers on team capacity and skill needs. You will also ensure that all necessary dependencies and facilities are in place for successful project delivery. Furthermore, you will support the wider business by preparing bid estimates and diligently maintaining schedules and budgets for ongoing projects.

Core Duties

• Provide guidance and support to less experienced engineers, championing team member wellbeing and career development.
• Utilise your understanding of package of work scope, size, and time phasing to facilitate and contribute to project success.
• Assess team size and skillset requirements, providing regular status updates and recommendations on resourcing to project and functional engineering managers.
• Support the business by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for ongoing projects.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the systems engineering domain and product lifecycle.
• Familiarity with system engineering tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB, and/or Simulink.
• Proven experience in leading a team and making decisions from either a technical or managerial perspective.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or Mathematics).

The Systems Engineering Team

The Systems Engineering Team provides essential support to the functional department and projects by managing work package scope, scheduling, resources, and strategy for the project's systems domain. Your role will involve working closely with Engineering Project Managers to understand both the near-term (3-6 months) and longer-term (18-24 months) work plans. You will be responsible for leading a team of highly capable engineers to deliver against your plans and estimates.

Why BAE Systems?

At BAE Systems, you will build a career with purpose and boundless possibilities. We offer lifelong learning and meaningful work, empowering you to grow with confidence and achieve your best. Your contributions will be recognised, and you will enjoy tailored rewards, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. We foster a supportive culture with a strong sense of shared purpose, embracing sustainable ways of working, where you can feel a sense of belonging and pride in the difference you make.

A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and supported. We recognise that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the success of the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions can impact the roles you are eligible to perform based on factors such as your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must, as a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically involves 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, depending on the vetting level required.