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    BAE Systems

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    Product Development Engineer

    Any, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time5–10 yrs experiencePosted 3d ago
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    Job description

    Job Title: Product Development Engineer

    Location: Radway Green – Onsite 3 days weekly

    Referral Scheme: £1000

    Grade: 6

    You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

    We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

    If you don’t feel you can talk to your Line Manager, you can contact your HRBP.

    PLEASE NOTE Should you be invited for interview, you will be giving consent for the Recruitment Team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

    Role description:

    In this role, you will be conducting and managing product and process design, development, test and evaluation activities on Small Arms Ammunition (SAA) products. This will include current in service & future development products, playing a key role in manufacturing processes.

    Core duties:

    • You will organise and handle trials in a safe and suitable manner, from the trials planning stage to completion of the trial and presentation of the data
    • You will prepare technical documentation, including reports, procurement specifications and requirement specifications
    • You will carry out and support technical investigations, along with developing and using safe systems of work for engineering tasks
    • You will work with both internal and external suppliers and customers to ensure that technical and quality requirements for manufactured items are achieved on time and on schedule
    • You will develop inspection and quality controls for components and assembled products, while contributing to technical, design, and project reviews, as well as the risk management process

    Essential skills:

    • You will hold a Bachelor’s Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification and/or HNC/HND supported by complementary experience in Mechanical and/or Material Engineering
    • You will be experienced in the development and industrialisation of products and processes with the ability to interpret technical drawings
    • You will have a good understanding of manufacturing techniques and assembly processes
    • You will have experience with trials, tests, and evaluation of products or processes

    The Product Development Team:

    Join a dynamic engineering team designing and manufacturing next-generation ammunition for UK and export markets. As a Product Development Engineer in Small Arms Ammunition, you’ll be involved in all product lifecycle stages, from concept to production. Enjoy exposure and networking opportunities across the UK, reporting to a senior engineer and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

    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.

    We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

    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 November 2026

    Job Title: Product Development Engineer

    Location: Radway Green – Onsite 3 days weekly

    Referral Scheme: £1000

    Grade: 6

    You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

    We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

    If you don’t feel you can talk to your Line Manager, you can contact your HRBP.

    PLEASE NOTE Should you be invited for interview, you will be giving consent for the Recruitment Team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

    Role description:

    In this role, you will be conducting and managing product and process design, development, test and evaluation activities on Small Arms Ammunition (SAA) products. This will include current in service & future development products, playing a key role in manufacturing processes.

    Core duties:

    • You will organise and handle trials in a safe and suitable manner, from the trials planning stage to completion of the trial and presentation of the data
    • You will prepare technical documentation, including reports, procurement specifications and requirement specifications
    • You will carry out and support technical investigations, along with developing and using safe systems of work for engineering tasks
    • You will work with both internal and external suppliers and customers to ensure that technical and quality requirements for manufactured items are achieved on time and on schedule
    • You will develop inspection and quality controls for components and assembled products, while contributing to technical, design, and project reviews, as well as the risk management process

    Essential skills:

    • You will hold a Bachelor’s Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification and/or HNC/HND supported by complementary experience in Mechanical and/or Material Engineering
    • You will be experienced in the development and industrialisation of products and processes with the ability to interpret technical drawings
    • You will have a good understanding of manufacturing techniques and assembly processes
    • You will have experience with trials, tests, and evaluation of products or processes

    The Product Development Team:

    Join a dynamic engineering team designing and manufacturing next-generation ammunition for UK and export markets. As a Product Development Engineer in Small Arms Ammunition, you’ll be involved in all product lifecycle stages, from concept to production. Enjoy exposure and networking opportunities across the UK, reporting to a senior engineer and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

    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.

    We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

    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 November 2026

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