Senior Requirements Engineer

Job Title: Senior Requirements Engineer

Location: Warton

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

Salary: £51,772.00 + DOE

Job Description:

Support the implementation of the Requirements Management Plan (RMP), including considerations for through-life upgrades. Contribute to the development and use of requirements management toolsets, along with processes and governance needed to deliver a GCAP System Specification. Advance the digital requirements management approach for GCAP while ensuring alignment across stakeholders. Additionally, help build and strengthen effective working relationships with international partners across both industry and government sectors.

Core duties:

• Support and implementation of Requirements Management Plan (RMP), including consideration for through life upgrades.
• Implementation and development of the Requirement Management toolset.
• Implementation and development of process and governance for delivery of a GCAP System Specification for GCAP.
• Implementation and development of the digital requirements management approach for GCAP.
• Developing the working relationship with our international partners across Industry and Governments.

Essential Skills:

• A STEM degree or equivalent experience.
• A Systems Engineering background with experience of requirements management and qualification.
• A good working knowledge of DOORS and/or Teamcenter.
• The role will require a good working knowledge of technical requirement management from capture, with an appreciation for qualification and verification.
• Experience of working with stakeholders including government representatives and partner companies.

The Future Combat Air System Team :

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Future Combat Air System Acquisition Programme (FCAS-AP), supporting development of a portfolio of systems to replace Eurofighter Typhoon in 2040s. This role is for someone who wants to apply their existing knowledge and expertise of requirements management to the nation’s major future programme.

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: 20th May 2026

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