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Job title : Electrical Engineering Manager (Internal Communications) 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: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing: Delivering the functional design of Internal Comms and Platform Data Systems (ICPDS), ensuring that customer requirements, and user requirements are elicited and agreed, and that systems and equipment are compliant with these requirements Ensuring that the Communications and Networks scope integrates functionally with all the other systems and scenarios that call upon it Assessing programme and technical risks to the delivery of the agreed Communications and Networks scope and propose mitigation activities and fall-back opportunities to the client Supporting the 3D modelling activities and the programme review events to mature the 3D design and allowing release of data to production Preparing the Comms systems hardware and software configuration for integration in a specialist integration facility Supporting the integration team in the management of the acquisition of and installation of the facility equipment into the facility Finalising the Comms verification and validation strategy and ensuring this is understood and bought-into by relevant parties Your skills and experiences: Essential Demonstrable experience of working with third party companies to develop products Proven management experience within a complex systems environment, such as: avionics, communications, military platforms, oil & gas, automotive, nuclear, power etc. Degree (Honours) or equivalent qualification or experience within relevant engineering discipline Demonstrable experience of leading teams Desirable Chartered Engineer or working towards this 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 Internal Comms and Platform Data Systems (ICPDS) team: As an Engineering Manager (Data Network & Communications), you will be in charge of a team of engineers responsible for the design, qualification, development and validation of internal communication equipment. This will involve liaising with key internal stakeholders, as well as large suppliers, subcontractors and the MOD. This role will provide you with the chance to work with the delivery of complex systems involving the latest innovative technologies, within a well-established team. 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: 26 th 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. #LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 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. Job Title: Test Automation Engineer Location : Leeds, hybrid - You will be required to go onto the Leeds office 1-2 days per week, travel to other sites will also be a necessity We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing The role will be embedded within one of our scrum teams, where you'll be creating Automated Tests to support the ongoing development of products and projects, working alongside developers to influence the design of testable code and platform engineers to integrate your tests into Continuous Delivery pipelines. The choice of tools, technologies and approaches will be wide and varied and you'll have a chance to influence the direction of automated testing. Analysing test requirements, designing and producing re-usable test scripts and specifying requirements for environments, data and test tools required Overcoming development obstacles to deliver quality testing on time Reviewing test artefacts produced by peers Reviewing test results and modify the test suite as necessary Defining and creating test cases from the analysis of non-functional specifications Designing and executing functional and performance test scripts, and security tests Analysing requirements for test automation, designing and implementing the technical solution regardless of approach. Reviewing and assuring the scope and execution of Unit Tests and Integration Tests performed by Software Engineers Working closely with other Engineers to describing to how their work will be, or has been, tested such that the Software Engineers gains insight into the testers interpretation of the requirements Execute Session-based (Exploratory) Testing where scripted testing is inappropriate or requires augmentation Your skills and experiences Knowledge of API Testing (REST Assured) Knowledge of at least one automated test tool (preferably Selenium Webdriver or Cucmumber) REST assured Microservices Experience testing both UI and large data sets Java experience Other Desirable Skills (not Mandatory) to which we would be happy to upskill if candidate is keen to learn: Kubernetes Kafka Familiarity with BDD and TDD tools Awareness of accessibility standards AWS Postgres Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive 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 which values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates 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 factor such as your nationality, any nationalities which you previously may have held and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are able 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 Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have 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.
Job title: Electronics Communications Engineer 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: Negotiable depending on experience What you'll be doing: Producing and reviewing documentation required to support the test review process, including technical specifications; supporting calculations; design evidence and test documentation Overseeing Test and Acceptance of Internal Communications requirements for a range of systems and technologies e.g. Analogue and digital Telecommunications systems, Voice Over IP (VOIP) networks, Data switches, Broadcast (PA) and trunked radio systems Liaising with internal and external customers as part of a technical team to understand the system under test along with dealing with system queries Conducting testing in a high assurance Engineering environment Taking ownership of System Testing Your skills and experiences: Essential: Technical knowledge of Electronics Fundamental knowledge of Telecommunications Systems including Transmission, Switching, Routing, Reception & Programming Experience working within one or more of the following disciplines Analogue and Digital Voice systems, Voice Over IP (VOIP) networks, Cisco switches, Broadcast (PA) and trunked radio systems Degree level qualification or equivalent extensive experience in a similar role Desirable: Experience of Test and/or Acceptance within a high assurance engineering environment 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 Test and Facilities (ICPDS) Team: Working within a small team of experienced engineers as a Senior Engineer, you shall install, and test hardware and/ or software to provide test evidence, along with Producing and reviewing documentation, of a systems ability to function correctly, prior to deployment onto the platform. The complex nature of the products places demands across a range of specialist subject areas, which with existing experience and in role training and development you will support. In return, you will be supported, with the career development and opportunities you need to fulfil your potential. 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 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. #LI-AM1 #LI-Onsite
Job Title: Senior Requirements and Acceptance Engineer Location: Coventry . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable, depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Support Requirements and Acceptance activities to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones and undertake work in accordance with company, safety, environmental, contractual and local business processes, standards, procedures and documentation Support describing good quality system requirements (and the way those requirements validate the stakeholder needs) and acceptance criteria Support logging the system validation evidence, and stakeholder acceptance Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Support the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it in order to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for various systems Provide technical guidance to other engineers and support the engineering management team in planning and controlling specialist activities Your skills and experiences: Essential: STEM related degree or previous experience within an Aerospace/Automotive/Defence/Telecommunications/Nuclear environment Knowledge of Systems Engineering - Requirements and Acceptance process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role and awareness of the entire engineering lifecycle Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations Desirable: Experience of a requirements management tool such as DOORS 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 Coventry Systems Engineering team: To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. The Senior Engineer - Systems Engineering (Requirements and Acceptance) shall have a good understanding of the relevant maritime legislation, industry and defence standards. They will work with appropriate supervision and support to develop an understanding of the customer and user needs of the system and how they will influence and impact Requirements and Acceptance activities. 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: 26 th 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. #LI-AG1 #LI-Hybrid
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Operability Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Frimley or Filton - 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: Reviewing/assessing the developing SSN-AUKUS Submarine design to ensure it is safe, operable, and habitable by its crew. This will be achieved through attendance at design reviews, review of the 3D CAD model, review of design documentation, participation in experimental design and user trials, and provision of design guidance and sharing of SQEP knowledge Providing specialist support to safety activities e.g., HAZID, HAZOPS, ALARP Optioneering workshops Offering specialist support to Operating Documentation Production Authority in support of OPDOC derivation and verification Your skills and experiences: Experienced in the following discipline (Astute preferred): CAT B/C Ships Platform Systems operator/maintainer - Relevant Qualifications to skills required Experience and knowledge across any of the following disciplines: Platform systems, Electrical Generation & Distribution and/or Whole Boat Activities A general understanding of the manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes used within the business Basic understanding of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to Knowledge of the capabilities and the most appropriate uses of specialised analysis tools Knowledge or at least recognition of relevant engineering standards (including safety and environmental regulations) 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 Operability team: You will work alongside a team of like-minded dedicated ex-submariners utilising whole boat experience from operating the UK SSN & SSBN fleet, including Damage Control and Submarine Escape and Rescue on the current SSN-AUKUS platform design. 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: 24th 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. #LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid
Job Title: Consultant Wargame Designer/Analyst, Project Lead. Location: Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 dependent on skills and experiences plus bonus scheme For us, wargaming covers a spectrum of decision support activity. Depending on your skill set you may design or analyse wargames (or both); you will be involved in delivery, business development, engaging with stakeholders, and in supporting, or deputising for, the CORDA wargaming lead. This role could be full-time or part-time. A full-time role is likely to involve work on other types of decision support tasks within CORDA or Techmodal. Security clearance: SC is not required on joining but you must be eligible for SC as a minimum. What you'll be doing: Designers Develop scenarios and design wargame Mechanics and Systems and oversee event management Design and develop Wargames whilst overseeing Playtesting, Iterative Testing and Refinement Analysts Lead discovery and research and define the Master Research Question and reporting requirements Define the Data Collection and Analysis Plan (DCAP); ensure wargame design surfaces required data Brief Data Capturers and manage In-Wargame Data Collection Conduct analysis as per DCAP and author the first draft of the report Whether you are a designer or analyst you will also: Liaise with stakeholders Deputise for the wargaming lead when required Support business development and business winning Horizon scan (particularly with respect to technology-based tools and aids) Your skills and experiences: Knowledge of UK Defence in general and understanding of how a military headquarters operates through the various staff branches gained through an SO3/SO2 or similar appointment Understanding of ConDev, CapDev and WarDev, and the role of Operational Analysis and Wargaming within those staff branches Analysts should have a formal training in research and analysis, gained through M or PhD level academic studies, or military intelligence PME, or equally methodical and rigorous training Designers should have experience of designing and structuring collective activities and events to fulfil a particular purpose Completion of ICSC(L) or ACSC will be well-regarded Experience of routinely and appropriately applying mission command and the CAKE principles of battle procedure to activity in any context Experience in workshop facilitation and in dealing with clients/customers from a consulting perspective will be well regarded Experience of wargaming to support geo-political and non-kinetic/violent scenarios will be well-regarded 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 Digital Intelligence Team: At the BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Defence Business Unit, we are driven by a bold aspiration to lead the Defence sector with advanced, data-driven solutions that redefine what's possible. Our people are our greatest asset - the driving force behind every success we achieve. To reach our strategic goals, we believe that fostering collaboration, trust, and mutual respect across Digital Intelligence isn't just important, it's essential. We're committed to cultivating an environment that sparks innovation, fuels teamwork, and unites us with a shared sense of purpose. Together, we are not only driving success for our business and our customers but also shaping the future of Defence. 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: 27th 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. #LI-AL1 #LI-Hybrid
Job title: Support Engineering - Technical Support & Authoritative Advice Location: Filton (and embedded in the customer site Abbey Wood). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing: Acting as an engineering (Mechanical and Structural) technical query focal point and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for BAE Systems embedded in the customer site (Abbey Wood) To provide specialist knowledge in responding to engineering queries raised by the MOD customer or Submarine Enterprise partners relating to the design, safety, maintenance and operation of the equipment and systems installed in, In-Service Submarine platforms Providing technical Authoritative Advice, in accordance with the extant governance processes, for equipment in response to engineering queries raised by the MOD Design Authority and enterprise partners Leading/attending customer support meetings and reporting into BAE Systems any issues and programme changes Acting as an integrator between the MoD customer and the BAE business (Barrow shipyard, MoD naval bases and Filton offices) Provide support across the In-Service Engineering functional areas, including Safety, Design Change, Training and Learning from Experience (LfE) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience working alongside Nuclear Submarines and/or in a Technical Support role - Astute, Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines Proven ability to translate and present technical information in a clear and concise manner to range of different stakeholders Proficient use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) Desirable: Degree in Engineering or compatible field (Physics, Mathematics) Time served in Royal Navy Submarine Service Familiarisation within maritime defence sector or industry partners People management skills 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 Technical Support & Authoritative Advice Team: You will be joining a growing team of eight, tasked with working on the Design Authority Technical Services (DATS) contract. The team is due to grow in the next few years, providing technical support and solutions to a range of different stakeholders, such as the Design Change/Safety and Environmental teams. This team also assists with technical defects queries and help support continuous improvement and feeding this back to the wider business. We support the Ship System through to secondary propulsion, naval architecture and the electrical systems on board. Joining this teams allows the successful candidate an opportunity to interface with key suppliers and stakeholders as well as on the In-service Submarine with scope to make an impact to the build-line support. 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: 27th 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. #LI-GM4 #LI-Hybrid
Length of contract Permanent contract Start date (dd Month Year) 13th April 2026 Qualification requirements As a minimum requirement you will need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace related degree, Systems Engineering or any STEM subject. Description Job title: Graduate Air Systems Engineer Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week. Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus What you'll be doing: Within Systems Engineering we have opportunities in Flight and Mission Systems disciplines. As well as the technical aspects, you will also learn the important factors such as schedules, costs, training, through life support whilst considering safety and environmental concerns. • Supporting the development of our current and future Products to ensure that systems are designed and integrated. • Capturing and analysing requirements to understand the business and to deliver the product. • Supporting the design and optimisation of system architectures and solutions using system modelling techniques • Defining the verification and validation approach to achieve certification and acceptance with customers. • Roles may include UK/international business travel. Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Team: we have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest. 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.
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The UK IT market has some unique characteristics compared to other job sectors. It is constantly evolving alongside the rapid development of new technologies and programming languages.
The market is also significantly impacted by changes in work patterns and broader societal shifts, such as the emergence of previously unknown roles like "psydesigner" or "ethicist" linked to the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
According to the Opteamis barometer on IT market trends, this industry is experiencing consistent growth at a rate well above the national average.
It is also one of the few sectors where demand often exceeds supply. Some professions face a real talent shortage, particularly in areas like:
When it comes to sought-after skills, software design and development remain the most in-demand, significantly outpacing cloud computing and infrastructure. Roles in IT management and project management, while still in high demand, are relatively less so.
To stay up-to-date on the latest job trends in the UK IT market, feel free to consult our IT barometer.
There you'll find the skills and profiles most sought after by recruiters, as well as relevant job opportunities.
For IT freelancers, the high demand and talent shortage is driving an increase in daily rates. However, significant disparities persist depending on:
Additionally, there is no official rate schedule for daily rates in IT. Each freelancer must calculate their own rate based on their expenses, status, and desired profit margin.
To help you calculate your own daily rate, you can consult our database of IT expert rates. The presented rates are calculated from the contributions of independent IT professionals who are members of the Freelance-info community. You can sort them by your specialty and region.
The IT market involves a variety of players, including end clients, recruitment agencies, and IT services/digital services companies (known as SSIIs or ESNs).
The acronym ESN replaced SSII after 2013, but they are essentially the same structures. These companies offer their clients digital services, including:
ESNs can specialise in a specific sector (banking, insurance, etc.). They generally sign contracts for several months or years with their clients and commit to providing their IT skills and resources mainly through their employees and collaborators.
IT professionals can thus be hired on permanent contracts (CDI), fixed-term contracts (CDD), or freelance contracts by the ESN. After interviews and tests, the ESN will assign you a job with one of their end clients. Equally, end clients can request that you go through the ESN they are accustomed to working with.
The recruitment agency is another intermediary between companies and IT employees or freelancers.
However, unlike ESNs, these agencies hire you directly by one of their end clients.
Recruitment agencies also have an advisory role and can help you integrate into a network of companies and benefit from several internal job opportunities.
In return, they take a percentage of the employee's annual gross salary or the freelancer's turnover.
Recruitment platforms or portals allow companies looking for employees or freelancers to browse candidates' profiles and CVs.
For example, our platform reserved for IT recruiters: Turnover-it.com brings together the CV databases of our two historical sites for IT opportunities and jobs: Freelance-info and Carriere-info.
Companies can post their offers and disseminate their intercontracts in our CV database to obtain profiles of IT and IS specialists suited to their needs.
As a candidate, you can browse the list of recruiting companies and be directly redirected to corresponding offers by visiting our IT recruiters directory.
End clients include all companies and organisations looking to hire an IT employee or contractor. They can go through one of the intermediaries mentioned above or proceed with direct recruitment.
If you want to work as a freelancer without intermediaries, you will need to create a legal structure (micro-enterprise, SASU, EURL, etc.) to establish a service contract. You can also use a contracting company to work independently while retaining the benefits of an employment contract and outsourcing the management of contracts and billing to the contracting company.
The acronym IT represents the vast field of Information Technology.
While software development is at the heart of the digital sector, it relies on and interacts with many other skills and professions.
IT jobs are constantly evolving, driven by a market in perpetual growth and change. The increasing digitalization of businesses and work methods, the rise of AI, IoT (Internet of Things), and the exponential growth of cybersecurity are leading to the creation of new roles and professions.
To help you get a clearer picture, here are some of the most in-demand positions in the IT field. Design and Development Jobs
The developer position is probably the first that comes to mind when thinking about IT jobs.
Software Developers are professionals in algorithms and programming languages. However, their role is not limited to just writing code for applications and software.
Developers must be able to design and understand a specification document detailing the technical specifics of a project. For this, they can participate early in gathering user needs.
During and after development, they are also responsible for testing and deploying their application and ensuring its maintenance.
Developers generally specialise in a technology, language, or specific part of development, for example:
A DBA is responsible for the creation, maintenance, security, and optimization of an organisation’s databases.
They manage access rights to the databases, establish standards and best practices, and can provide support to development teams by:
Sometimes called an integrator project manager, application project manager, or Product Owner (PO) in Agile methodology, IT Project Managers (CPI) are experts who manages a team of technicians to design, develop, and integrate a software or IT solution.
They must have both technical and managerial skills and be able to consider project timelines and budgets.
Scrum Masters (SM) are related to the Scrum methodology. They manage the product and software in collaboration with development teams.
Unlike the Project Manager, they do not aim to lead the team but rather support and help organize and distribute tasks. They notably facilitate daily scrums, planning poker, retrospectives, and other stages of the Scrum method.
Network Administrators ensure access to and the security of the information system. They can create and develop an organisation’s IT network and evolve it according to the applications and software used.
They must also detect and coordinate anomalies and conduct security and technology monitoring.
A IS (information systems) Architect sets up and coordinates all equipment and software (servers, operating systems, computers, etc.) to adapt them to their company’s or client's needs. Their tasks also include an audit and needs analysis phase, as well as controlling the efficiency, monitoring, and maintenance of their IS.
IT consultants work with companies that want to evolve their IS. They propose technical solutions adapted to the organisation and its objectives. For this, they may design and participate in the installation and supervision of the IS’s evolution, ensuring its performance and security.
They also provide advice on which tools and software to choose and how to use them (e.g., preventive maintenance or access management). Finally, they can conduct training sessions for IT teams.
IT consultants are generally specialized in a defined field such as:
A ISSM ensures that cybercriminals do not infiltrate an information system.
To do this, they define and implement the organisation’s security policy, particularly regarding access rights, permissions, procedures, and incident recovery plans.
They also contribute to ensuring the availability of the company's information system and conduct ongoing security monitoring to anticipate vulnerabilities and new types of cyberattacks.
A Data Analyst collects, studies, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem.
This role is part of IT because a Data Analyst will use:
A Data Scientist is also a professional in data extraction and analysis. Unlike the Data Analyst, they do not limit themselves to raw analysis but create predictive statistical and mathematical models that serve as the basis for "intelligent" decision-making tools. They also have excellent knowledge of Big Data (Data Mining).
An AI engineer creates predictive models and algorithms using machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.
These algorithms serve as the basis for AI software and systems.
AI engineers therefore have a good understanding of data analysis and science, as well as programming to design and maintain AI models.
This list is, of course, not exhaustive, as IT is a field in constant evolution. New roles are developing with AI, such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) in charge of data governance or the Cloud Architect.
Mixed skills are also highly sought after, such as DevSecOps, who must know how to program and maintain and monitor security infrastructures.
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The CV is the first "contact" a recruiter has with you. It is almost indispensable for all candidates seeking a salaried position.
A "traditional" CV can work, but make sure to highlight your IT skills, including:
Online CVs or one-page websites are also excellent ways to showcase your skills and potentially link to your various projects.
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