Rochester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Job Title: Senior/ Principal Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester – Onsite Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on skills and experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member…
Skills: Hardware design, Digital electronics, Analogue electronics, Engineering development lifecycle, Product certification
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Title: Bid Manager Location: BroadOak, Portsmouth - Hybrid 2-3 days a week onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular ro…
Skills: Bid management, Project management, Governance, Compliance, Costing
Rochester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Job Title: Production Technician (Sprayer) Location: Rochester - Onsite Salary: Circa £32,773 dependent on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global …
Skills: Paint spraying, Conformal coating, Surface preparation, Chemical mixing, Spray equipment operation
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$77k/yr
Job Title: Solutions Architect Location: UK Wide – Scotstoun, Filton, New Malden, Portsmouth, hybrid- 2/3 days per week on site- We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruit…
Skills: Solutions architecture, IT architecture, Software development lifecycle, Agile, TOGAF
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia · On-site
Title : Fire Chief / Safety Advisor Grade: 11 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia JOB PURPOSE BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to …
Skills: Aviation fire protection, Structural fire protection, Fire operations management, Safety program management, Strategic planning
Warton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Title: System Design Authority - Engineering System Location: Warton - Hybrid, 3 days on site per week We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options f…
Skills: System design, Solution architecture, Engineering systems, TOGAF, Stakeholder management
Rochester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$65k/yr
Job Title: Lead System Engineer / Team Lead Location: Rochester; Kent (On-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 dependent on skills and experience. We are recruiting for a range of technical and team leading positions Who we are: …
Skills: Systems engineering, Team leadership, Project management, Product lifecycle, DOORS
Rochester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$45k–$60k/yr
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent UK – Onsite Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 dependent on skills and experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued membe…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, DOORS
Rochester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Job Title: Software Team Leader Location: Rochester - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague n…
Skills: Software engineering, Technical leadership, Team leadership, Safety-critical systems, Project planning
Rochester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester – Onsite Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll…
Skills: Leadership, Management, Electronics design, Work package management, Cost management
Rochester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$65k/yr
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member o…
Skills: Embedded software, C/C++, Software architecture, UML, DO-178B/C
Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power) Location: : Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), or 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs. We offer a range of hybri…
Skills: Electrical engineering, Power systems, Design documentation, Technical requirements, Compliance assessment
Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Title: Engineering Manager - Electrical Systems Location: : Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), or 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other si…
Skills: Electrical engineering, Power systems design, Team leadership, Systems definition, Technical documentation
Cowes, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Job Title: Senior CAD Configuration Engineer Location: Cowes - onsite Salary: Up to £55,000 dependent on skills and experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of ou…
Skills: Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Mechanical CAD, Configuration management, Engineering design
Samlesbury, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Job Title: Skilled Mechanical Fitter / Assembler Location: Samlesbury (predominantly) / Warton – On site Shift-based (days, nights and weekends as required) Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be …
Skills: Mechanical fitting, Assembly, Precision mechanical tasks, Engineering drawings, Aerospace fitting techniques
Frimley, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Title: IT Service Manager Location: Preston – Hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £60,000 depe…
Skills: IT Service Management, Supplier Management, SFTP, Managed File Transfer, End User Computing
Glascoed, Wales, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Title: Senior Energetics Materials Engineer Location: Glascoed – Fully On-Site We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role …
Skills: Energetics engineering, Polymer chemistry, Laboratory skills, Technical report writing, Data analysis
Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Location: Barrow-in-Furness - Hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particu…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, System design, Technical documentation, Verification and validation, Safety justification
Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Title: Principal Commercial Officer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid, 3 days on site weekly We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this …
Skills: Contract drafting, Contract negotiation, Contract management, Commercial agreements, Stakeholder management
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia · On-site
Safety Training Manager Grade: 12 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia JOB PURPOSE BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equi…
Skills: Workplace safety, Aviation safety, Instructional techniques, Curriculum development, Classroom management
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You will execute complex hardware design tasks and provide technical guidance for digital and analogue electronics solutions. Additionally, you will lead requirements capture and design activities while coaching junior team members.
Candidates must hold a degree or HND in electronics engineering and possess proven experience in the engineering development lifecycle. A robust understanding of product design, cost constraints, and specific design tools like Mentor Graphics is essential.
Job Title: Senior/ Principal Hardware Engineer
Location: Rochester – Onsite
Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on skills and experience
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll 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, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
This role involves executing complex hardware design tasks in line with the agreed development plan, ensuring delivery within defined timescales and budgets. You will work within established engineering processes and hardware standards, contributing to high‑quality, reliable design outputs. Strong analytical capability and a structured approach to problem‑solving are essential.
In addition, you will lead hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, and detailed design activities, carrying out a range of analysis tasks to validate technical decisions. The role encourages an innovative mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance design efficiency and improve working practices.
As a Senior/ Principal Hardware Engineer you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors, and other associated safety-critical technology.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting-edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry.
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.
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.
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: 23rd August 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.
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At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 107,000 people in more than 40 countries. From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.
Offices: BAE Systems, 6 Carlton Gardens, London, SW1Y 5AD, GB
At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 107,000 people in more than 40 countries. From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.
Offices: BAE Systems, 6 Carlton Gardens, London, SW1Y 5AD, GB
