Senior Engineer Combat Systems - Gunnery

Job Title\: Senior Engineer Combat Systems - Gunnery

Location\: Scotstoun / Govan - on site - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Grade\: GG10

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Role description\:

You will be involved in various activities such as defining scope of work, scheduling tasks, updating schedules with progress, providing task completion estimates, managing technical issues, defining and updating technical risks, managing and leading configuration control including technical document efficacy and maturity.

Core Duties\:

Maintaining effective partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders including suppliers, various shipyard disciplines and the MoD/RN customer community
Providing a technical leadership role for sub-ordinates within the team
Consistently demonstrate effective communication and influencing skills within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Identifying and prioritising tasks towards an agreed overall objective
Innovating when defining solutions to minimise project risk and maximise likelihood of successful implementation
Acting as an intelligent supplier by anticipating the likely needs of the customer

Essential skills\:

A relevant degree in a STEM related discipline, or equivalent, or demonstration of comparable suitable working experience
Previous experience of operating within a technical team, and ability to provide coaching and mentoring to others within the team to support their development
Understanding of System Engineering design lifecycle within a Complex Engineering Environment
Previous experience of working in a fast paced environment and applying SME knowledge to confront challenges to keep projects/programmes on track

The Type 26 Gunnery team\:

The Type 26 Gunnery Team is a collaborative, high-performing group of engineers and project professionals delivering advanced weapon systems to the Type 26 Global Combat Ship. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the team thrives on technical excellence, problem-solving, clear communication, and overcoming complex engineering challenges to deliver critical defence capability.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll 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. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s 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.

Why BAE Systems?

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re 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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 13th July 2026