Systems Engineer

Job description

Systems Engineer

Would you like to work for one of the world's largest and innovative defence companies? We currently have a vacancy for a Systems Engineer at our site in Rochester.

As a Systems Engineer, you will be working as part of a team of highly experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems.

This role will provide you with a rare chance to work on and develop a series of projects and products that will be utilised on board commercial and military platforms. Systems include Head Up Displays, Helmet Mounted Displays, Flight Control Systems, Active Inceptor Systems and Mission Systems.

Y our main responsibilities as a Systems Engineer will involve:

Understanding our customers' challenging needs and specifying their requirements

Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems to satisfy customer needs

Integrating electronic, mechanical and software sub-systems to provide a fully operating system

Verifying that customer needs will be consistently satisfied in varying and hostile environmental conditions

Your skills and qualifications:

Degree or equivalent qualification in a Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems, Electronic or Software Engineering, Physics, Maths) that has required system thinking

Experience in design analysis, modelling or simulation (e.g. Simulink)

Experience of integrating and testing software and/or electronic hardware

What we're looking for in you as an Systems Engineer:

You will be a strong team player with leadership qualities and a real passion for technology. As well as adopting an analytical approach to problem solving you will exercise your solid communication skills in order to work effectively with your team.

Location: Rochester

Salary: Competitive

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.

Electronic Systems

We support a range of commercial and military platforms, including fixed and rotary wing aircraft, ground vehicles, human-machine interfaces and power management. Our systems operate in more than 100 countries with 25 air forces, 30 manufacturers and 280 airlines. Around 1,500 professionals work here, all focused on delivering innovation and outstanding customer responsiveness. We are a rapidly growing and successful part of one of the world's leading defence, security and aerospace companies.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You'll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to people's lives.

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.

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