Flight Systems Engineering Engineer

Job Title: Flight Systems Engineer

Location: Filton – onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £46,350 + 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.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a Flight Systems Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development and support of aircraft systems including landing gear, fuel systems, electrical power generation, environmental control systems, flight controls and propulsion integration. Working across the engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and design through to build-line and in-service support, you will gain exposure to a broad range of engineering activities while developing specialist technical expertise in Flight Systems within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

Core duties:

• Support the delivery of engineering activities across the full product lifecycle, including requirements development, system and equipment design, modelling and analysis, testing, integration, qualification and certification.

• Contribute to the development and support of aircraft flight systems across mechanical, electrical and fluid disciplines.

• Provide technical support to internal and external customers, investigating and resolving engineering issues to ensure effective system performance.

• Support manufacturing and build-line activities, identifying and resolving technical challenges as they arise.

• Produce and maintain Flight Systems engineering documentation and technical data in accordance with project requirements, standards and procedures.

• Utilise engineering analysis and modelling tools to assess system performance and support design and development activities.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders to develop and implement engineering solutions.

• Support multiple projects and aircraft platforms, ensuring delivery of work packages to agreed quality, cost and schedule requirements.

Essential Skills:

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification and/or experience in a relevant STEM discipline, such as Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related scientific field.

• Experience working within the aerospace industry or a similarly complex engineering or technology-focused environment.

• Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to research, interpret and apply system design data to engineering challenges.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise specialist engineering tools and software.

• Experience supporting the design, development, analysis, integration or support of complex engineering systems.

• Understanding of engineering lifecycles and systems engineering principles.

The Flight Systems Engineering Team:

Join our Flight Systems Engineering team based in Filton, supporting the development and sustainment of some of the world’s most advanced military aircraft platforms. Working across programmes including Typhoon, Tornado, Hawk and F-35, the team delivers specialist engineering expertise across a wide range of mechanical, electrical and fluid systems, playing a critical role in maintaining and enhancing aircraft capability throughout their lifecycle.

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: 19th 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.

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