Senior Engineer – Combat Systems
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Title: Senior Engineer – Combat Systems
Location: Halifax, NS
Salary: $77,991 – $98,476
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Maritime Combat Systems, applying deep domain knowledge to guide decision-making and resolve challenges
- Provide technical oversight and leadership to a team of engineers engaged in system design, integration, and configuration management activities
- Apply robust Systems Engineering principles and Systems Design Lifecycle Management processes across all stages of design and development
- Identify and manage technical risks, resolve technical issues, and maintain configuration control of technical baselines and documents
- Interface effectively with stakeholders including suppliers, production teams, detailed designers, and customers to support system integration and delivery
Your Skills And Experiences
- Registered Professional Engineer or actively working towards designation
- Experience in Physical and Functional integration of Combat Systems within a naval environment
- SME-level knowledge in Maritime Combat Systems within a complex integration project
- Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle and its application within naval programs
Benefits You’ll receive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, group health, dental, and vision benefits as well as life insurance – you may also be eligible for an annual bonus.
In addition, you will also be entitled to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) company match of up to 5% of your annual salary.
The Combat Systems Team This is a high-impact role within a multi-national engineering team, offering a rare opportunity to contribute to a complex naval integration project at the forefront of maritime defence technology. Based in Canada, you will work in close collaboration with the Senior Engineering Manager of Combat Systems and interface daily with a wider team of over 40 engineers located in the UK.
Together, this integrated international team drives the technical development of the River Class Destroyer Combat System, combining domain expertise, innovation, and cross-border collaboration to deliver cutting-edge capability to our customer.
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 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: July 31,2025
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.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, security and aerospace company headquartered in Arlington, VA, with locations across the country. BAE Systems employees’ dedication and commitment show in everything they create and deliver, including advanced electronic systems, cyber operations and intelligence analysis, combat vehicles, naval weapons, ship maintenance and modernization, and vehicle upgrades and services.
How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Connect your passion for making a difference to career full of purpose by visiting jobs.baesystems.com.
BAE Systems, Inc. believes in the free exchange of ideas and encourages all visitors to its social media properties to engage in spirited conversation. We expect and encourage differences in opinions and perspectives, but we require a civil discourse. To that end, all posts and comments must:
- Refrain from promoting partisan political causes.
- Protect confidential, proprietary, embargoed or otherwise protected information.
- Respect and protect intellectual property rights and permissions for artistic content.
Further, BAE Systems will remove comments that do not contribute to a civil discourse. The following are examples of comments that will be removed:
- Profanity, or any speech that is potentially denigrating or demeaning.
- Violence, threats of violence, or implied violence.
- Descriptions of illegal activity, or implied illegal activity.
- Ad hominem attacks or personal insults.
- Off-topic or demonstrably false information
Senior Engineer – Combat Systems
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Title: Senior Engineer – Combat Systems
Location: Halifax, NS
Salary: $77,991 – $98,476
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Maritime Combat Systems, applying deep domain knowledge to guide decision-making and resolve challenges
- Provide technical oversight and leadership to a team of engineers engaged in system design, integration, and configuration management activities
- Apply robust Systems Engineering principles and Systems Design Lifecycle Management processes across all stages of design and development
- Identify and manage technical risks, resolve technical issues, and maintain configuration control of technical baselines and documents
- Interface effectively with stakeholders including suppliers, production teams, detailed designers, and customers to support system integration and delivery
Your Skills And Experiences
- Registered Professional Engineer or actively working towards designation
- Experience in Physical and Functional integration of Combat Systems within a naval environment
- SME-level knowledge in Maritime Combat Systems within a complex integration project
- Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle and its application within naval programs
Benefits You’ll receive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, group health, dental, and vision benefits as well as life insurance – you may also be eligible for an annual bonus.
In addition, you will also be entitled to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) company match of up to 5% of your annual salary.
The Combat Systems Team This is a high-impact role within a multi-national engineering team, offering a rare opportunity to contribute to a complex naval integration project at the forefront of maritime defence technology. Based in Canada, you will work in close collaboration with the Senior Engineering Manager of Combat Systems and interface daily with a wider team of over 40 engineers located in the UK.
Together, this integrated international team drives the technical development of the River Class Destroyer Combat System, combining domain expertise, innovation, and cross-border collaboration to deliver cutting-edge capability to our customer.
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 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: July 31,2025
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.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, security and aerospace company headquartered in Arlington, VA, with locations across the country. BAE Systems employees’ dedication and commitment show in everything they create and deliver, including advanced electronic systems, cyber operations and intelligence analysis, combat vehicles, naval weapons, ship maintenance and modernization, and vehicle upgrades and services.
How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Connect your passion for making a difference to career full of purpose by visiting jobs.baesystems.com.
BAE Systems, Inc. believes in the free exchange of ideas and encourages all visitors to its social media properties to engage in spirited conversation. We expect and encourage differences in opinions and perspectives, but we require a civil discourse. To that end, all posts and comments must:
- Refrain from promoting partisan political causes.
- Protect confidential, proprietary, embargoed or otherwise protected information.
- Respect and protect intellectual property rights and permissions for artistic content.
Further, BAE Systems will remove comments that do not contribute to a civil discourse. The following are examples of comments that will be removed:
- Profanity, or any speech that is potentially denigrating or demeaning.
- Violence, threats of violence, or implied violence.
- Descriptions of illegal activity, or implied illegal activity.
- Ad hominem attacks or personal insults.
- Off-topic or demonstrably false information