Engineering Project Manager

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager

Location: Rochester, Kent (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus, depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Job Description:

In this role, you’ll oversee and manage Engineering projects through the full lifecycle, defining execution strategies and ensuring compliant products and services are delivered on time and within budget. You’ll provide technical direction, make key technical decisions, and balance trade-offs across complex Engineering challenges while working collaboratively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Core duties:

• Oversee and manage Engineering projects through the full lifecycle

• Define project execution strategies to ensure successful delivery to time, cost and quality requirements

• Provide technical leadership and make key Engineering decisions across programmes

• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives and requirements

• Drive continuous improvement through innovative Engineering practices, solutions and technologies

• Act as the primary Engineering point of contact for project stakeholders

• Guide, support and develop team members to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience leading Engineering projects involving electronic real-time systems

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

• Effective leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

• Experience working collaboratively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams

• Aerospace, Avionics, Maritime or other highly regulated industry experience, with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable

The Electronic Systems Engineering Team:

Join our Electronic Systems Engineering leadership team and help deliver innovative, cutting-edge solutions for our customers. At BAE Systems, we are at the forefront of Engineering innovation across a wide range of disciplines, driven by our commitment to excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. The Electronic Systems team spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 22nd October 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.

Interviews: 1st Stage W/C 2nd November and 2nd Stage W/C 9th November

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