Job Title: Lead System Engineer / Team Lead Location: Rochester - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 dependent on skills and experience. We are recruiting for a range of technical and team leading positions 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: This role focuses on guiding and developing engineers by offering technical direction, supporting wellbeing, and helping shape their career growth. It involves collaborating across teams to identify effective technical solutions, contributing to strategic project decisions , and ensuring initiatives are implemented smoothly. A key part of the position is understanding project scope, timelines, and resource needs, while regularly advising managers on team capacity and skill requirements. The role also ensures dependencies and facilities are in place for successful delivery, and supports the wider business by preparing bid estimates and maintaining schedules and budgets for ongoing projects. Core duties: You will be providing guidance to less