From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where your career at BAE Systems could take you. 

When you join BAE Systems you’ll be part of something bigger, a purpose that binds diverse minds and talents together – to serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us. 

From day one, you can expect unique environments and boundary-breaking projects across air, land, sea, cyber and space - it’s stimulating and meaningful work, providing vital advantage to our customers. You’ll be part of a team committed to excellence where you’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds working towards a common vision - to be the premier international defence, aerospace and security company.  

In return for your hard work and commitment you can expect the reward, recognition and benefits that mean the most to you, and your family. This includes everything from flexible working and learning opportunities, to wellbeing and healthcare support. It’s an environment where you’ll be empowered to be your best and supported to achieve your career ambitions. Whether that’s within your specialism, or across sectors, at home or internationally - the opportunities are limitless. 

Inclusion

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 recognise that an inclusive workplace – where all employees feel respected, valued, and able to achieve their full potential – is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it’s good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities, and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance.

To support our workforce, we have established several Employee Resource Groups, including:

  • Cultural and Ethnic Diversity Network 

  • Disability Network 

  • Gender Network 

  • LGBTQ+ Network 

  • Mental Health Network 

  • Veterans Network 

These networks provide platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and promote inclusivity within the company. 

Partnerships and Accreditations 

To reinforce our commitment to DEI, we actively partner with organisations and participate in initiatives such as: 

  • Stonewall Equality Index (LGBTQ+) 

  • Time to Change Commitment (Mental Health) 

  • The Valuable 500 (Disability Inclusion) 

  • Social Mobility Index 

  • Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmark (GDIB) 

These collaborations help us to continually improve our practices and benchmark our progress in creating an inclusive workplace. 

Community Engagement and Social Responsibility 

Beyond our internal initiatives, we are committed to making a positive impact in our communities. Through education partnerships, charitable contributions, and volunteer efforts, we strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in society at large. 

At BAE Systems, we understand that our success is driven by the diverse talents and perspectives of our people. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered to achieve their best. 

Jul 11, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
Job Title: SHE Advisor - Contractor Assurance Location: Barrow-in-Furness - on-site Salary: Starting from £40,748 - depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Ensuring timely and consistent advice, support, coaching and governance of SHE standards and legislation Supporting the development of an improved safety culture within the Submarines function and the SHE improvement programme Providing professional accountable interface with all stakeholders including functional leads, regulators, contractors, and customers Contributing to audits and accident/near miss investigations, producing comprehensive reports with root cause analysis Your skills and experiences: Essential Experience supporting the management and Health and Safety Risk processes in a high risk environment NEBOSH Certified Experience delivering training or coaching Audit and investigation skills Experience of working in a Construction environment or within the Submarine...
Jul 10, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Preston, Lancashire
Job Title: Architecture Portfolio Manager - IT Location: Frimley; Surrey or Preston; Lancashire. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £75,300 + depending on experience plus executive benefits What you'll be doing: Lead strategic continuous improvement initiatives across the Group Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Strategy and Architecture Centre of Expertise, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide goals Drive the development and adoption of future-focused tools, methods, and frameworks across the IM&T Digital function to support long-term functional transformation Shape and guide the strategic application of systems design approaches-selecting between predictive (plan-driven) and adaptive (iterative/agile) methodologies to meet evolving organisational needs Establish and influence strategic relationships...
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Liverpool, Merseyside
Job Title: Principal Quality Engineer Location: Liverpool (Birkenhead) - Onsite Salary: £40,748+ depending on skills & experience What you'll be doing: Perform welding inspections and structural inspections in line with Supplier ITP requirements Conduct conditions management and customer walk-round audits and developing and coaching others Develop, maintain and modify processes and procedures in assigned areas Lead the verification of all non-conformances Perform on the job process verification audit and surveillances Verification & approval of manufacturing record books Use calibrated measuring equipment to assess and measure tolerances of the product and record any non-conformance Ensuring effective dissemination across the inspection teams and cross-functionally where required Your skills and experience: Essential CSWIP Welding Inspector (3:1) Structural Inspection experience Stakeholder...
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Frimley, Surrey
Job title: Software Engineer Location: New Malden/Frimley - 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 £55,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Prototyping and development of new software functionality Analysing software requirements Creating software design and updates to support software implementation Creation of software according to relevant coding standards Maintenance of existing software Porting of legacy software to run as part of current product Investigating issues and identifying pragmatic solutions Investigating defects and supporting defect clearance and the release acceptance process Writing and running software test schedules to exercise and test system and demonstrate compliance with the requirements Documenting appropriate information, so...
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Glasgow
Job Title: Senior Electrical Quality Engineer Location: Scotstoun, Glasgow Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Sampling fitted kit and terminations weekly to audit for conformity to identify defects Auditing electrical inspections and installations, identifying and raising non-conformances to uphold quality standards Documenting quality trends using Pareto analysis to pinpoint and prioritise areas for improvement Applying learning from previous contracts and experiences to reduce future quality escapes Leading and contributing to project reviews, improvement forums, and knowledge-sharing sessions Developing and delivering visual presentations, toolbox talks, and quality alerts to drive awareness and engagement Your skills and experiences: Essential: Proven experience in electrical installation within industrial or heavy engineering environments HNC qualification in an engineering discipline, or significant practical...
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Portsmouth, Hampshire
Job Title: Senior Engineering Manager - Warship Location: Broad Oak, Portsmouth; Filton, Bristol; or Scotstoun, Glasgow. 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 £76,200 depending on qualifications and experience What you'll be doing: Holding technical authority for warship engineering covering survivability, adaptability, operability and physical interoperability for future Royal Navy and export naval ship programmes, working in coordination with the UK MOD, other navies and industry partners Delivering specialist engineering consultancy across naval ship programmes, applying expert knowledge within designated disciplines Managing mission technology development to inform future naval ship design, in line with wider business strategic direction Developing naval engineering policy, process and standards as through engagement with external regulators, suppliers...
Jul 07, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Portsmouth, Hampshire
Job title: Mechanical Commissioning Engineer Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - Onsite only Salary: Up to £46,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Completing commissioning and setting to work mechanical systems such as sea water cooling systems, fresh water systems, steering and stabilising systems Defect diagnosis and rectification work on a variety of equipment and systems Provide technical guidance and support to Royal Navy personnel on the operation of their equipment to ensure optimal performance Working on the Royal Navy's flagship project Be a part of a team delivering designated trials and commissioning activities Providing support globally to the Royal Navy Your skills and experiences: Knowledge of mechanical systems Commissioning of mechanical systems within a marine environment Ability to fault find and diagnose defects on mechanical systems...
Jul 07, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Portsmouth, Hampshire
Job title: Senior Marine Services Technician Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - Onsite only Salary: Up to £41,500 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Being part of the Team delivering T45 PIPKeep and future operational support to the Royal Navy Overseeing the completion of daily ship-keeping duties and keep alive system requirements Oversight of system isolations with consideration of broader operational impact and potential service disruptions Driving continuous process improvements and performance metrics to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency Supporting Line Management in daily team operations, including meeting participation, team deployment coordination, and delivery of technical guidance Your skills and experiences: Electro-mechanical and technical experience with an in-depth understanding of ship systems and equipment, including the ability to accurately...
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Portsmouth, Hampshire
Job Title: Portfolio Lead Location: 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 £75,000 commensurate on skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. What you'll be doing: You will be building and leading a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability Ensure the team maintains considerable technical competence and continuous professional development Managing order intake, sales, and margin in line with IBP and wider business objectives You will oversee timely delivery of key project milestones Effectively allocate and manage resources to meet programme demands Ensure you maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through ample delivery performance and stakeholder...
Jul 02, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Preston, Lancashire
Job Title: Senior Business Change Professional Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £47,000 dependent on experience What you'll be doing: Support the development and delivery of business change collateral such as business change plans, change impact assessment, communications plan, stakeholder assessment and training plans for the project as part of an IT transformation programme of work Being responsible for business change delivery within a small to medium sized project and change actions, work package, or be supporting in delivering part of a moderate change programme or business transformation, reporting the business benefit realisation Working with key stakeholders to agree the core project benefits and benefits management plan, including agreed KPIs to measure benefits have been met Setting up and...
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Preston, Lancashire
Job Title: Senior Business Analyst Location : Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £53,000 dependent on experience What you'll be doing: Lead and develop the Business Analysis delivery and capability within the Enterprise IT (EIT) Product portfolio Responsible for contributing to Business Analysis capability development and improvement across EIT programmes and portfolios, including transformation initiatives, providing assurance activities and support across the team Align to portfolio level objectives, including requirements management, process development and non-complex business change across a portfolio of work or a team of business analysts Lead on resource and capacity management for Product portfolio and understanding recruitment needs across the capability Engagement with Senior Stakeholders across multiple domains and...
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
BAE Systems Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
Job Title: HR Business Partner Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £50,000+ depending on skills & experience What you'll be doing: Working closely with leaders and management to deploy business-oriented solutions Identifying and leading on all people and organisation requirements to deliver integrated solutions Managing and delivering the full HR cycle Coaching and supporting on all people related matters for your business area Managing the day-to-day HR operations in additional to functional HR projects Collaborating with line of business and leadership teams to implement change and continuous improvement Lead on the analysis of people data to improvement performance, including developing and retaining critical skills Your skills and experience: Essential:...