Job Description
Principal Technologist - Systems Engineering
Job title: Principal Technologist - Systems Engineering
Location: Portsmouth or Frimley
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Up to £84,000 dependant on experience
What you'll be doing:
- Apply specialist knowledge to enhance, improve and increase knowledge in Combat Systems technologies in order to increase business knowledge and develop future technology areas
- Engage with academics & specialists within external technology organisations
- Investigate where technology could solve known deficiencies in Combat Systems products/services
- Apply opportunities in technology to provide system solutions and performance enhancements to Combat Systems products/services
- Advise, mentor and guide others in aspects of technology specialism
- Monitor and influence external technology development (Horizon Scanning)
- Collaborate with customers and external parties across the maritime domain to represent BAE Systems interests and orientate technology development to match Combat Systems business strategy and strategic requirements
Your skills and experiences:
- Technology Specialist e.g. Machine Learning & AI, preferably with an understanding of Combat Systems
- Research skills to develop knowledge and expertise for business opportunities and highly skilled in analysis and assessment
- Effective in identifying, developing and communicating technology solutions to inform technology selection and future opportunities
- Experienced in engineering estimates, specifications, bids and tenders
- Masters Degree/member of a professional institute preferably at Fellow level
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Combat Systems Strategic Projects Team:
Naval Ships Combat Systems (NSCS) is an instrumental part of the Royal Navy's Combat Management Systems solution and as such it is imperative that NSCS remain at the forefront of technology to ensure that NSCS continue to meet the requirements of the future. This role will help set the strategy and vision of the future technologies to ensure that NSCS incorporate the technologies into their solutions which will have the biggest impact.
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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Interviews for the position will take place week commencing 22nd April
Closing Date: 19th April 2024
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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