Senior Chief Engineer, SSNA Combat System

BAE Systems; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer for their SSNA Combat System team located in the UK. In this role, you will ensure product safety and quality, manage technical integration, and provide leadership to engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering knowledge, preferably in Combat Systems, and hold an engineering chartership. This position offers flexible working arrangements and relocation support, with a closing date of January 9, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of engineering principles and systems theories.
• Experience in complex systems engineering, preferably in Combat Systems.
• Degree qualification in a relevant STEM field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design meets safety and compliance standards.
• Manage integration of technical activities across projects.
• Oversee Chief Engineers to ensure certification and release standards.
• Provide leadership to Technical Authorities.
• Engage with delivery teams to support capability and equipment needs.

Skills

Broad knowledge of engineering principles

Experience with Combat System engineering

Understanding of legal and regulatory environment

Degree in relevant STEM subject

Engineering chartership

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer for their SSNA Combat System team located in the UK. In this role, you will ensure product safety and quality, manage technical integration, and provide leadership to engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering knowledge, preferably in Combat Systems, and hold an engineering chartership. This position offers flexible working arrangements and relocation support, with a closing date of January 9, 2026.