System Design Authority - Sting Ray

Job Title: System Design Authority

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.

Referral Scheme Bonus: £1000

Grade: GG13

Put yourself into a dynamic Systems Design Authority role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry.

You will be the technical lead delivering a complex state of the art integrated torpedo system into the future underwater battle space, aligned with the UK defence and export strategic objectives.

Assuming responsibility for the Sting Ray Lightweight Torpedo Product Roadmap and IP Framework, coordinating with in-house Technology Roadmaps to preserve the system's competitive advantage internationally will be how you leave your mark in this role.

You're expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be individual circumstances that impact this, so please discuss this with your line manager or HR Business Partner (HRBP). If you don't feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you will be giving consent for the Recruitment team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

Providing technical insight and taking ownership of system requirements, operational performance, and weapon behaviours

Leading system definition to deployed operation, ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, security, regulatory, and legislative requirements

Driving product enhancement requirements and influencing obsolescence resolution, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders

Collaborating with Sector Technologists to understand customer priorities and anticipate future technology developments

Developing and overseeing relevant Product Plans, incorporating necessary technologies and solutions

Leading internal and external technical reviews for product system design and associated supporting systems, directly liaising with and influencing customer stakeholders

Collaborating with the broader business to share information and experiences

Serving as the technical lead, actively participating in business-winning and bid management activities

Your skills and experiences:

Seeking a seasoned professional with:

Strong background in System Engineering and complex product management

Experience working with stakeholders and proven track record in future product development

Leadership skills and ability to take ownership of customer requirements for system design

Experience of delivering operational systems

Higher education degree (or equivalent) in a STEM field

Expertise in:

Systems Engineering principles and approaches

Relevant standards such as ISO 15288

Experience in:

Leading large-scale complex system designs

Complete Engineering Lifecycle, including different lifecycle models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile)

Requirements management using contemporary tools (e.g. IBM DOORS Next)

Underwater weapons systems, which would be useful

Benefits:

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 Sting Ray team:

In your capacity as the System Design Authority, you will use your in-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering to tackle challenging engineering problems with products and systems, guaranteeing the Sting Ray Weapon System's continuous efficacy and safety.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey. You will be supported in growing your knowledge across contemporary and emerging fields such as Model Based Engineering (MBE and MBSE), Digital Thread, Digital Twins, Future Air Dominance solutions and Underwater Battlespace solutions.

Working together with both internal and external stakeholders, such as the British and Norwegian Armed Forces, and the UK Ministry of Defence, to guarantee alignment and engagement while promoting product improvements, such as technology upgrades and obsolescence resolution, to extend the life of the weapon system.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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.

Closing Date: 6th May 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.