Job Description
Mission Systems
Based: Warton, Lancashire
Hourly Rate: £60.00 PAYE or £81.05 Umbrella inside IR35
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Onsite: 3 – 4 days per week
Length: 12 months
Would you like to be part of a specialised team delivering world-class mission systems engineering capabilities, while shaping the future of defence technology for generations to come? BAE Systems is currently looking for Lead Systems Engineers to join their Mission Systems (E853) team at Warton.
The Job
Skills
If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information.
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
We’re proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.
Based: Warton, Lancashire
Hourly Rate: £60.00 PAYE or £81.05 Umbrella inside IR35
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Onsite: 3 – 4 days per week
Length: 12 months
Would you like to be part of a specialised team delivering world-class mission systems engineering capabilities, while shaping the future of defence technology for generations to come? BAE Systems is currently looking for Lead Systems Engineers to join their Mission Systems (E853) team at Warton.
The Job
- Lead or contribute across the entire engineering lifecycle—from concept and requirements to design, implementation, and certification.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside engineers, planners, and delivery partners.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating cross-functional collaboration.
- Support agile delivery through regular team meetings, resource planning, and task coordination.
- Produce key engineering artefacts and documentation.
Skills
- Degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
- Proven systems engineering expertise across the lifecycle
- Proficiency in tools like UML/SysML, MATLAB, MoDAF, or similar
- Mission systems experience (especially in EW, DASS, Sensors, or RF domains)
If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information.
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
We’re proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.