Systems Group Lead
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Systems Group
Lead Location:
Rochester Salary:
Up to £70,000 depending on skills and experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Youll 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. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, theres no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: We are looking for experienced and dynamic Systems or Software Team
Leaders
to step up and provide coordination and strategy for execution of the Systems/Software engineering in the Airborne
Controls
Product Realisation Group (PRG) of the Rochester business. These roles will provide support to the functional department and projects by understanding the work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for development across the Systems and Software domains. Core duties: You will have understanding of the top level packages of work, size and time phasing across the teams within the PRG, how these contribute to critical path and/or milestones You will have understanding of the team sizes and skillset required as well as any major dependencies or facilities required across the PRG You will contribute to strategic project meetings and facilitate implementation of
initiatives You will give regular status and recommendations on the resourcing requirements to the project and the Functional
Manager You will support the projects by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for on-going projects You will support the team members with their career development in conjunction with the Functional
Manager Essential Skills: You will have
proven
experience
leading
a Systems or Software team in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as
control
systems, real time displays or other safety related systems You will have
proven
experience in
managing
projects to tight schedules and budgets You will have
proven
experience in requirements
management , design
analyses , modelling and simulation, writing and reviewing code and using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) The Systems Engineering Team: The team supports the functional department and projects through work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for the project systems domain. Your role will include working with Engineering Project Managers to broadly understand the near-term work planned (3mth
6mth) and longer term work planned (18mth
24mth). You will be
leading
a team of highly capable engineers to deliver against your plans and estimates. Why BAE Systems? Here youll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with
confidence
and be empowered to be your best. Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a
strong
sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export
control
restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict
the roles
you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All
applicants
must
as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where
applicants
must
typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for
the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date:
27th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for
the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NP1 #LI-Onsite
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management