Location: 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: Circa 60,000 dependent skills and experiences plus bonus scheme
Put yourself into a dynamic software focussed Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the Defence industry. You will be a technical lead for our MIMESIS simulation product, which provides a battlespace simulation of the Maritime world, supporting naval training, and enabling customers to test and experiment with novel concepts and capabilities such as AI and autonomy, accelerating programmes and reducing operational risk.
The Simulation System Technical Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping the future capabilities for the MIMESIS product, applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle, including the design and development of software intensive simulation systems and complex integration of bespoke software and COTS platforms.
As a Systems Technical Lead within the MIMESIS team, you will lead the design and development of new modules and content for the product, working closely with the Product Delivery Lead, System Design Authority to support the delivery of leading-edge simulation capabilities to support those who serve and protect us.
What you'll be doing:
Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority
Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle
Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design
Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next
Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)
Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems
Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements
Your skills and experiences:
Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software based products
Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207)
Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable)
Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA)
Background in software development and integration
Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines
Prior experience of any modelling or simulation development would be advantageous
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 MIMESIS Product Team:
MIMESIS provides a battlespace simulation of the maritime world; from terrain and seabed to weather and underwater acoustics, accurately modelling the movement and behavior of ships, submarines and other platforms, and digitally replicating their unique capabilities (sonars, radars, weapons). Our product supports naval training, enables customers to experiment with novel concepts or capabilities, and allows design teams to conduct test and integration of new platform systems and capability upgrades, reducing operational risk.
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: 26th June 2025
We 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.
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