FCAS Through-Life Support - Through Life Engineering Manager

Job Description - FCAS Through-Life Support - Through Life Engineering Manager ()

FCAS Through-Life Support - Through Life Engineering Manager -

Job Title

Through Life Engineering Manager

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

£ 61,110

What you'll be doing

• Working within an international team to develop to Future through life engineering solutions, providing thought leadership and direction in a complex , high pace programme
• Leading the engagement with Customer and Industry SMEs to elicit, understand and capture user and system requirements for FCAS Through-Life Engineering
• Developing concepts and philosophies for how through-life engineering will be implemented, managed and delivered end-to-end for FCAS
• Developing specifications during the design & development phase of the programme, and then overseeing implementation and mobilisation during the transition to in-service phase
• Ensuring that the through-life engineering design meets regulatory requirements (e.g. Military Aviation Authority design organisation regulations)
• Ensuring integration of the through-life engineering with other product and service development areas on the programme, such as ensuring the requirements for IT, digital and physical infrastructure, as well as interfaces with the air platform itself, are elicited and communicated
• Producing strategies & plans throughout the lifecycle for the development and implementation of the through-life engineering solution
• Planning and co-ordinating team tasking for a small team, leading the inputs to planning sessions and reviews, and contributing to schedules of work around service design deliverables

Your skills and experiences

• HND Level 5 or Degree level qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/Maths/Science/IT)
• Experience in providing through-life engineering support or through-life engineering modification/upgrade services
• Experience in service design, service transition/implementation, or service delivery (preferably in a military or aerospace environment)
• Knowledge of through-life responsibilities of a Design Organisation and how these can be delivered under a service arrangement

Experience in any of the following disciplines of through-life engineering:

• Product Integrity Management , Modifications & Upgrades, Obsolescence Management , Technical Support/In-Service Support, Product or Support Optimisation, Through-Life/Continued Airworthiness, Technical Information Management
• Awareness of the PAS-280 Through-Life Engineering Services framework
• Knowledge of MAA 5000-series regulations and the through-life responsibilities of Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) approval holders

Experience with any of the following

• UK MOD Knowledge in Defence (KiD), Support Solution Envelope 21 (SSE21), Integrated Logistics Support (Def-Stan 00-600), ASD/AIA S-Series Integrated Product Support Specifications
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools (e.g. MooD or CAMEO, SysML, MagicGrid).

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Through Life Support Team

Join the pioneering Through Life Support team at the forefront of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. This team is shaping next-generation engineering support solutions that will sustain and upgrade advanced combat air capabilities throughout their lifecycle.

Working closely with customers and suppliers, the team defines requirements and develops future-focused engineering services to ensure a seamless transition from design and development through to in-service support. Their work spans a wide range of critical areas, including technical information management , modifications and upgrades, product and service optimisation, regulatory and integrity management , obsolescence planning, and through-life airworthiness.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, forward-thinking team driving the future of combat air engineering.

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 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

27th October 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.