Digital Intelligence:Customers increasingly demand integrated information and technology solutions delivering advantage, communications, planning, operations and cyber protection. BAE Systems has recently formed a new business unit called Digital Intelligence to bring together a range of capabilities to meet this Digital demand. Within Digital Intelligence, we are C5ISR and we design and build cutting edge IT solutions for incorporation into products and services for both Military and Space Solutions.
What you'll be doing for us:As Senior Engineering Manager you will be in a leadership role with responsibility for managing the engineering on projects that deliver solutions that meet product or customer requirements. You will be leading one or more teams of engineers and be responsible for their performance against budgets and schedules. You will work with our Engineering Functional Leads to apply the right level of engineering process to deliverable solutions at an acceptable standard. Typically our Senior EMs will look after projects of between £5-10M per year and be accountable for up to 50 engineers. You will bring experience from your current and previous roles to provide new perspectives to the way we work. You will help to develop the next generation technical experts from our Talent Pool
You will receive training in our tools and processes and be encouraged to gain professional registration as a Chartered Engineer.
What previous experience will you have:Preferably in the Defence Domain (or with the ability adjust)
- Overseeing projects or bids to an agreed schedule and within budget
- Building relationships with customers and partners
- Gathering metrics and reporting the status of the engineering on your project
- Solving problems and re-planning where required
- Developing the engineering workforce
- Supporting recruitment and planning for the future
Your skills and experiences:Essential- Managing a portfolio of engineering projects/products
- Creating and using complex schedules with multiple resources
- Understanding of software development and COTS integration
- Selecting Life Cycle Management options and planning Business Reviews
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Delivering Continuous Improvement
- Sound understanding of estimating techniques
Desirable- Experience of delivery, installation, and maintenance of Military IT equipment
- Radio, SATCOM, IP Networks or Tactical Data Links systems
- Understanding of development frameworks and software implementation
- Understanding of Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber security, or security architectures
Location: Can be based at either Christchurch in Dorset or Yeovil in Somerset.
Benefits:You'll receive benefits including: a company car allowance; performance related bonus (of up to 15%); 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
Why BAE Systems?Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Staying competitive in today's global marketplace requires an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. We also welcome discussions about flexible working.
Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for this position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance (without caveat) prior to starting with us. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance
About BAE Systems Digital IntelligenceBAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
