Connect Intelligence - System Engineer

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title: System Engineer

Location: Frimley (Hybrid - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options available for this particular role)

Grade: GG08 – GG10 Junior to Mid-level Engineer

Referral Bonus: £5000

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 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.

Role Description

As a Systems Engineer, you will work within a large multi-disciplinary team and lead the technical delivery of complex, mission-critical systems to be used by law enforcement customers and ensure that the solution meets all requirements and demanding operational needs.

You will work closely with customers to capture, understand and disseminate their requirements, translate these into solutions, and lead the implementation of new system deliveries as well as existing infrastructure upgrades across both hardware and software. You will take technical ownership of end-to-end deliveries, from initial design through to implementation and ongoing assurance, with a strong focus on optimised integration, system resilience, software performance and availability.

Your role will require being comfortable managing requirements involving the full technology stack. This will involve working knowledge and hands-on experience across server infrastructure, scripting, automation, APIs, networking, and system integration.

Applicants Must Demonstrate the following essential skills and experience to be considered for the role

• Prepared to travel overseas 3 times 1 week trips per annum
• At Grade GG08 Junior Level we require some Hands on DevOps type experience with exposure to systems engineering (design) tasks
• At Grade GG09 Mid-level you will be able to get into the technical detail and take on small projects whilst supporting larger projects.
• At Grade GG10 Mid-Senior Level you will be required to lead large projects across from design to acceptance.
  
  You will good knowledge of some or all the following technical areas
  Networking

Operating Systems and Scripting – Linux

Security and Hardening

Source and version control

Systems Design and Integration

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.

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 candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please
contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

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.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.