Junior Systems Engineer

Job description

Junior Systems Engineer

Would you like to use leading edge technology, whilst evaluating future technologies?

We are looking for outgoing engineers with a keen interest for the latest technologies, to join our growing team within our base at Christchurch and our MoD customer sites.

As a member of the team, you will be working with other likeminded engineers to push the limits of current technologies and help bring new bold and innovative ideas to reality, developing new and secure cyber security products. The roles available include researching and staying abreast of the latest technologies, understanding customer requirements and intentions, and pulling together technical proposals that can be turned into the next generation of cyber products.

The role offers significant career growth benefits to the successful candidates and to those with the drive, aptitude, flexibility and ingenuity to succeed.

In addition, those candidates prepared to achieve high levels of clearance will gain further exposure to a challenging customer world requiring deeper insight and involvement.


Your main responsibilities as a Junior Systems Engineer will involve:
· Developing a base understanding of secure cyber systems, services and solutions;
· Researching leading vendor products, technologies and services;
· Develop an understanding of cyber threats and how they are mitigated;
· Support next generation product requirements and design;
· Development of next generation of secure cyber products;
· Provide feedback and continuous improvements to maintain a cutting edge solution;
· Closely collaborate with the team, delivering to commitments on time and budget;


Your skills and qualifications as a Junior Systems Engineer:


Essential:

Graduate Degree qualified in Science/Technology/Engineering/Maths or equivalent

Passion for technology and experimentation

Appreciation of the development lifecycles, from design through to implementation

Appreciation of Systems Engineering


What we're looking for in you:

You will ideally be a self-driven team player, with a natural inquisitive nature in a broad range of technologies innovation and problem solving skills. Good communication skills and the ability to present solutions to a wide and varied audience would be an advantage. You should have good attention to detail, with a logical, analytical approach to your work

Salary: £ 26,000 commensurate with skills and experience

Location: Christchurch or Yeovil/ Abbey Wood/ Filton with travel to Christchurch

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

BAE Systems Air

BAE Systems Air brings together the company's international capabilities and expertise to respond to customers' current and future requirements, and compete for international export and collaborative opportunities. In the UK, BAE Systems Air has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

BAE Systems Air has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. Training is a key enabler to delivering military capability, and at BAE Systems we bring together our expertise in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions into a powerful combination for our military customers around the world.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to provide our customers with the capabilities and intelligence that really matters.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.