Engineering Management Jobs in Portsmouth

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – HydraulicsLocation: Barrow-in-Furness or Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: Up to £60,000What you’ll be doing:

Lead the design of hydraulic systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines

Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis

Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications

Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers

Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team

Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews

Your skills and experiences:Essential:

Experience in the design of hydraulic systems – ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub-sea)

Familiarity with systems and equipment involving; hydraulic power units (HPUs), variable frequency dives (VFDs), control cabinets, pumps, electric motors, hydraulic actuators, hydro-static transmissions and fluid mechanics.

Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioning

Demonstrated leadership – either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership

Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation

Desirable:

Knowledge of platform-level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability

Previous engagement with suppliers or stakeholders on hydraulic systems (inclusion of hydraulic control logic is desirable, e.g. Variable Frequency Drive solutions)

Benefits:As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Hydraulics team:As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine hydraulic and actuation systems. This includes system-level design, technical leadership, supplier engagement, and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.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: 28th November 2025We 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-MS1#LI-Hybrid

Principal Systems Engineer

Job title: Principal Systems EngineerLocation: Cowes, Broad Oak, Great Baddow – Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these optionsSalary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience)Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.What you’ll be doing:

Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing

Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues

Conduct system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design

Lead the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next

Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of a whole system solution leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team

Collaborate with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical and software to direct and realise overarching system design solutions

Direct and undertake system integration, test planning and execution

Define and articulate system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders

Through these activities you will build your personal profile with senior stakeholders and grow a diverse knowledge base in engineering

Your skills and experiences:

A good understanding in some of the following subject areas; signal processing, target track extraction, object classification algorithms, system and sensor resource optimisation

A good understanding of factors that can affect the real-world performance of sensing systems and how these can impact the accuracy and timeliness of measurements in order to meet challenging design objectives and requirements

Demonstrates understanding and experience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge of Systems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288)

Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting

Benefits:As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Radar Systems Engineering team:You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats. This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadershipIn this role, you will be able to enjoy both flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at homeWhy BAE Systems?This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.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: 5th November 2025We 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-AP1 #LI-Onsite

Mechanical Design Lead

Job Title: Mechanical Design LeadLocation: Isle of Wight – Cowes or Portsmouth – Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: Up to £85,700 (dependent on skills and experience) Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these optionsPut yourself into a dynamic Mechanical Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.What you’ll be doing:

Provide a depth and breadth of expert knowledge gained through substantial work experience to apply principles and concepts of systems engineering, ISO 15288 and own specialist mechanical engineering expertise to development or problem resolution of a complex shipborne structure with integrated sensor configurations

Provide technical and business leadership and may lead several engineering teams, including management and possible control of costs associated with the team activity

Analyse, define, evaluate, plan and deliver solutions to meet programme, business and customer requirements

Interface with customers, suppliers and other functions and will act as an ambassador for engineering to these groups

Assist with development of engineering capability and skills and monitor professional development of engineers to meet future discipline requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering: Structures and Finite Element Analysis (particularly Static and Dynamic Shock and Vibration) or equivalent experience

Ability to generate requirements and translate concepts into production-ready designs

Relevant experience/knowledge of CAD and Mechanical Engineering Analysis, Modelling and Simulation tools

Experience of leading large scale complex system designs

Experience of multiple aspects of an engineering lifecycle and expert knowledge of lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)

Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline

Achieved Chartered Engineer status or be working towards

BenefitsAs well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Radar Systems Engineering team:The Mechanical Design Lead is a subject matter expert in Mechanical Engineering, responsible for the conceptual development of future shipborne integrated mast structures designed to house multiple radars, sensors, communications systems, and ship services.This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership.In this role, you will be able to enjoy both flexible and hybrid working arrangements.Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.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 November 2025We 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-TP1#LI-Hybrid

SYSTEMS ENGINEERNEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR A SYSTEMS ENGINEER IN SOUTHAMPTON

Searchability NS&D has a permanent opportunity for an RF Design Engineer to work across an exciting range of projects

Salaries up to £90k + Package

Must have active SC Clearance

For more details please call me on or email (see below)

WHAT WILL THE SYSTEMS ENGINEER BE DOING?

Working as technical lead/design authority of a team to research, design, implement and support a range of products and delivered solutions

Supporting generation of applications for product investment, following a product roadmap

Applying your system design skills between specific areas of business, spanning a range of existing and emerging technologies including electronic warfare (EW), RF cyber, applications, Middleware and radio bearers

Technical decision making and problem solving, direction of engineering teams

Technical bid leadership and senior technical writing

Integration, Validation & Verification planning as necessary to de-risk delivery

Planning and executing domestic and overseas system installations and integrations

Engage with stakeholders to establish consensus on viability of solution options and the associated benefits and risks, decision support.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

System engineering life cycles, tailoring and planning

Experience with working with commercial managers and civil contractors to achieve system installation and deployment as locations required by the client

Chairing design reviews

Requirements elicitation & management

Risk and opportunity management

Configuration management & baseline development through life cycle

Knowledge and understanding of Electronic Warfare (EW) and (ideally) both military and civil communications systems

Appreciation of hardware firmware and software, including SDR with high speed ADCs and RF sub-systems

Appreciation of a production environment, design and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and test fixtures

Product qualification and safety, relevant legislation and sign-off

Environmental regulations and legislation, product sign-off

EMC regulations and control techniques, working with specialists, sign-off.

Successful applicant must be a Sole British national and must have active SC ClearanceTO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to (see below) - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. I look forward to hearing from you.SYSTEMS ENGINEERKEY SKILLS:RADIO/FREQUENCY/SYSTEMS/ENGINEER/NATIONAL SECURITY/DEFENCE/GOVERNMENT/SECURITY CLEARED/SECURITY CLEARANCE/SECURITY CHECK/DV CLEARED/DV CLEARANCE

Principal Naval Architect

Job Title: Senior/Principal Naval ArchitectLocation: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular roleSalary: CompetitiveWhat you’ll be doing:

Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support

Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data

Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance

You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes

Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions

Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

Your skills and experiences:Essential:

Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling

A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods

Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

Desirable:

Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience

Physical testing experience

Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

Benefits:As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Vehicle Control team:As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustmentsPlease 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 November 2025We 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-CB1#LI-Hybrid

Civil Team LeaderSeaford, East Sussex Competitive Pay Full-Time PermanentIntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting a Civil Team Leader to support telecom-related civil engineering projects. This role involves overseeing and executing civil works to ensure the effective deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of telecommunications infrastructure.Key Duties

Perform track work, core drilling, duct blockage resolution, and chamber or cabinet installation in line with project plans.

Carry out reinstatement tasks such as block paving, tarmac work, and grass reinstatement.

Operate and maintain tools and equipment, ensuring they are calibrated and fit for purpose.

Comply with health and safety regulations, including completing risk assessments.

Collaborate with the project team to ensure smooth progress and timely reporting of site activities.

Work safely in confined spaces and at heights when required.

Deliver high-quality workmanship and maintain customer satisfaction.

Evaluate team performance on-site and provide regular feedback to management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in telecom civil works and reinstatement.

Valid certifications including:

SA006

NRSWA 01-08

Q019, Q020, Q021, SA004, SA022, EFAW, Q013

Q024 and Q025 beneficial

Knowledge of utilities and groundworks.

Proficient in using hand tools and operating heavy equipment (NPORS accreditation preferred).

Physically fit to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and confined spaces.

Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.

Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Willingness to travel and share expertise with colleagues.

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Permanent, full-time position with a respected telecoms infrastructure provider.

Ongoing training and certification support.

Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Interested?Apply now to join a leading telecoms team as a Civil Team Leader and help deliver high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK.Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Lead Principal Systems Engineer

Thomas Search has partnered with a leading UK defence technology contractor who is looking for a Principal Systems Engineers in the Portsmouth area. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to work across ground-breaking maritime innovations and be part of a growing professional community.As Lead Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and implementing the strategy to ensure the department offering is well positioned to meet customer needs going forward. You will also be responsible for leading a cross-technical team of systems engineers, providing both day-to-day management and strategic technical leadership. You will work on simulations and tools that enable combat systems engineers to perform their roles effectively, combining hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.Experience and Qualifications:

Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent).

Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation.

Strong experience within Systems Engineering, Networks, IT would be preferable

Previous maritime experience would be an advantage.

Understanding of the Technical Assurance process.

Knowledge of computer network architectures, protocols and analysis including client/server, TCP/IP, UDP, NTP and Wireshark.

NB. Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearances.

CNC Miller Programmer

Job Title: CNC Miller programmer Location: Portsmouth Salary: Up to 45k annually DOE plus overtime Hours: 40 hours per week (Apply online only) Monday to Friday - Paid lunch (Days & Nights available)Benefits:Career Progression Optional OvertimeCompetitive salaryGreat working environmentClient OverviewThe Company is an established precision engineering company that design and manufacture products within the Aerospace industry.The RoleOptima are looking for a skilled CNC Miller Machinist/ Programmer to join our Precision Manufacturing client based in Portsmouth. The CNC Machinist/Programmer will be responsible for producing machined parts by programming, setting up and operating a CNC machine, maintaining equipment and supplies for a highly reputable company.The Candidate

Experience in 5 axis experience.

Experience in Heidenhain control.

Programming not essential however would be preferred, (Hypermill)

The candidate must be self-motivated and driven.

Must have high attention to detail.

Able to use a wide variety of measuring equipment.

Good communication skills are also essential.

Apply:To Apply for the CNC Miller programmer position, continue to complete the application, and one of our qualified consultants will be in touch.

Job Title: Systems EngineerLocation: FarehamPay Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35)Duration: 12 MonthsIn this role you will develop and implement safety critical technology for commercial and military aerospace to meet project and programme requirements across the whole product development life cycle in accordance with customer requirements, legislation, human factors and business needs. You’ll be responsible for the control of your own work, and that of any allocated resources to meet agreed technical, quality, cost and schedule requirements.Tasks will include research, systems analysis, system requirements engineering, system design and budgeting, and the development of processes or systems needed to develop new or improved core products. With only limited supervision, you manage, coordinate, and administer technical product initiatives.Main Duties

Capturing, deriving and validating system requirements.

System design, modelling, performance optimisation and safety assessment.

Overseeing hardware/software integration activities.

System verification including simulation, analysis, system tests, qualification tests and flight tests

Supporting system certification and customer approval

Following robust configuration control, review and change management processes.

Assisting in the compilation of plans, estimates, task lists and risk management plans.

Working with customers and respond to their requests in a timely and professional manner.

Working with other engineering disciplines and other internal departments across the whole company.

Working with external sub-contract organisations as required

Key Accountabilities

Work within established company procedures and standards, develop compliant, robust, specialised and complex systems, products, and associated documentation.

Develop conceptual designs and model alternatives.

Conduct scientific analyses and predictive modelling to measure design outcomes.

Lead and improve the way we work utilising established continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.

Deliver high quality work products on time and coach team members to do the same.

Communicate in a constructive and unambiguous way to facilitate engaged and productive teams, delivering technical responses to customers.

Product Manager

Liberty CL Recruitment

Job Title: Product ManagerLocation: HampshireSalary: up to £50,000Liberty Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a fantastic Tech start-up business to source an experienced Product Manager to take their new product to market!Product Manager Role Overview:Based in Hampshire, our client is a fantastic Tech start-up business who are really disrupting the market with their innovative products. You will be tasked with leading an offshore development team and delivering a brand-new product to market!You will report to the Director of the business to build out a team of experienced developers and will utilise client feedback to continuously improve the product offering.Responsibilities:

Deliver an MVP of an e-commerce marketplace from consumer entry point through to exit point

Technical Strategy: Guide the tech stack (e.g., evaluating a shift from a verbose language to modern AI-integrated tools).

Vendor Management: Oversee international development agencies (e.g., current team in India, potential team in Romania).

Customer Feedback: Build feedback loops with new clients to inform the product roadmap.

The ideal candidate:

Technical skills in PHP and or Elementor

Having worked in UX or coding for an E-marketplace previously

Having worked or led an international team of developers

Having been involved in an MVP is not necessary, but ideal.

Superb communication skills and the ability to convey your technical vision to non-technical teams.

Benefits and additional information:

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Access to trade shows and events

Practical and certified training

40 Hours per week Core hours of 10-3 Monday and Friday (Your remaining hours can be worked flexibly around your lifestyle and project commitments)

This is a brand new product so you ll have the autonomy to design and develop solutions that meet your vision

Initially based in Portsmouth, you will need to be happy with an office relocation to Eastleigh/Winchester in the future

If this role is of interest to you and you feel that you have the skills and experience to match, please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group.

Quality Systems Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd

You will lead the operations and QMS procedures within a small team, where you can take ownership of the role and shape your day. This is a self-autonomous position, giving you the freedom to plan your own diary and manage your workload. You will work very closely with the Head of Quality, carrying out internal audits in accordance with ISO9001:2015, and have the opportunity to build new processes that enhance the QMS in the long term.This company designs and manufactures high-tech products which are the leaders in this particular field. Having sites all across Europe, they are working on brand-new products that will greatly impact the high-tech engineering industry.You will need to have experience carrying out internal audits and working within QMS in an engineering environment. You will be able to analyse current processes and have the freedom to change procedures you feel need improving. Therefore, this role will give you a fair amount of autonomy and allow you to develop in other areas of the business.This is a key role that will maintain the entire QMS system with support from the Head of Quality, therefore you will need to have some hands-on experience with QMS directly.The company is well known for investing in people and helping employees progress to their areas of preference.This role is looking for:

Quality Auditor qualification.

Experience with ISO9001:2015.

Experience with QMS in a manufacturing/engineering environment.

Good communicator with a proactive attitude.

6 month contractBased in PortsmouthOffering circa 55ph Inside IR35Do you have experience working on Military Satellite Communications?Do you have Model Based Systems Engineering experience?Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!As the Systems Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.You will be involved in:

Requirements capture and definition from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems; ownership of traceability and verification

Verification, Validation, and Test (VV&T) support

Ground System level architectural design definition and trade-offs

Working with Engineering Leads and Partners to define the segment and associated sub-system architectures via integrated Working Groups

Technical proposal inputs

Solution Lead for customer and internal governance reviews

Technical support to bidding teams

Systems Engineering and project management inputs as required

Inform stakeholders on progress and problem resolution

Your skillset may include:

Degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related discipline

Experience in the design, integration, and roll out of end-to-end digital telecommunications systems

Experience of defining solutions within an Architectural Framework using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and appropriate tools (Enterprise Architecture)

Experience of engagement with customers and partners

Working understanding of portfolios in terms of satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control, mission control, network control

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!Systems Engineer6 month contractBased in PortsmouthOffering circa 55ph Inside IR35Disclaimer:This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical SystemsLocation: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience)What you’ll be doing:

Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment

Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation

Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies

Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines

Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems

Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process

Providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development

Your skills and experiences:Essential

Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards

Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development

Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)

Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Team Leadership experience

Desirable

Knowledge of defence standards

Experience of Marine Electrical Systems

Experience of working with engineering life cycle

Benefits:As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Electrical Power Systems Definition team:Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.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: 30th November 2025We 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-KI1#LI-Hybrid

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