About the Role
Join BAE Systems as a Senior System Architect – Platform Interface in a permanent engineering role, helping shape system architecture and the interfaces that connect complex platforms. You will bring a systems-level perspective to technical challenges and work collaboratively with engineering colleagues. Although this listing is associated with Maidstone, Kent, the role details identify Portsmouth (Broad Oak), Filton or Dorchester as working locations, with hybrid working requiring three days on site. Routine travel to other southern BAE Systems sites in the UK, and occasional international travel, will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine system architecture, with a focus on platform interfaces.
- Define and document interface requirements to support effective system integration.
- Work with engineering teams to assess technical options and resolve interface challenges.
- Support technical reviews, communicating architectural decisions and their implications.
- Collaborate with colleagues across sites to maintain a consistent approach to system design.
What You'll Need
- Relevant experience in systems architecture, systems engineering or complex platform integration.
- A strong understanding of interface definition, requirements management and engineering design principles.
- The ability to analyse complex technical problems and explain practical solutions.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary engineering work.
- Availability to meet the on-site working and UK and international travel requirements.
What's on Offer
- A permanent engineering position with BAE Systems.
- Hybrid working, with three days on site at the relevant working location.
- The opportunity to contribute your skills within a global network of colleagues.
- Salary to be confirmed: the listing states £42,225, while the role details quote up to £89,520 depending on experience.
How to Apply
Apply through this listing, highlighting your relevant systems architecture and platform interface experience. Please confirm the applicable salary and working location during the recruitment process.