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Senior Engineer - Systems Engineering ( Integration, Verification & Validation)

BAE Systems

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Posted Jan 12, 2026Apply by Jan 26, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Engineer – Systems Engineering (Integration, Verification & Validation)

Location & work type: Barrow-in-Furness, hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Stack/tools: IV&V infrastructure; V-model lifecycle processes; system integration and cross-discipline collaboration; emphasis on installation, configuration, testing of Category 3 systems; fault investigation/resolution

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Establish IV&V infrastructure and ways of working to support the full V-model lifecycle

  2. Set up left-hand-side V-model processes for robust design, integration, and configuration; define and assure V&V activities and outputs

  3. Support system/product integration activities, resolve cross-discipline conflicts, drive cross-engineering collaboration and governance

Must-have skills

  • Experience installing, configuring, and testing Category 3 systems/equipment

  • Practical involvement in testing/trials: preparation, execution, review, sign-off

  • Fault investigation and resolution in multi-faceted systems

  • HNC in Engineering or equivalent practical experience

Nice-to-haves

  • Defence, naval, or IT environment background

  • Experience in commissioning activities within advanced or safety-critical systems

  • Additional notes: Relocation support available for relevant roles; security/vetting requirements may apply.

Full Description

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Systems Engineering (Integration, Verification & Validation)

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: Competitive What you’ll be doing Establish IV&V infrastructure and ways of working to support the full V-model lifecycle Set up and deliver left-hand-side V-model processes, ensuring robust design, integration, and configuration Support system and product integration activities, resolving cross-discipline conflicts and meeting contractual requirements Define and assure V&V activities and outputs, providing evidence to substantiate design across the lifecycle Drive cross-engineering collaboration and assurance, working with systems engineering teams and coordinating integration delivery Your skills and experiences

Essential

  • Experience with the installation, configuration, and testing of Category 3 systems and equipment
  • Practical involvement in testing and trial activities, including preparation, execution, and review and sign-off
  • Fault investigation and resolution skills within multi-faceted systems
  • HNC in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience gained in a similar environment

Desirable

  • Background in defence, naval, or IT environments
  • Experience in commissioning activities, particularly within advanced or safety-critical systems

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 SSNA - Platform Complex Systems team

  • The Platform Complex Systems (PCS) team is a growing engineering function at the core of the SSNA programme, responsible for establishing IV&V infrastructure, defining V-model processes, and supporting system integration across the full lifecycle. Working closely with stakeholders and programme workstreams, the team resolves cross-discipline engineering issues, ensures major systems are clearly defined and integrated, and drives collaboration through structured governance, working groups, and engineering assurance activities. As a new and expanding capability, PCS offers strong development opportunities, cross-programme exposure, and support toward chartership while contributing directly to the delivery of complex platform systems. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
  • 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 January 2026 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. #LI-JM2 #LI-Hybrid

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