Engineering Jobs

Lead Systems Engineer/Team Lead

BAE Systems • UK

Salary

£53k – £53k

Posted

14 September 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

BAE Systems is hiring a Lead Systems Engineer/Team Lead in UK, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £53k – £53k. BAE Systems holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Title: Lead System Engineer / Team Lead Location: Rochester; Kent (On-site) 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 youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progres

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: BAE Systems — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £53k – £53k
How this salary compares: about 12% above the £46,997 median across 923 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: UK
Similar roles nearby: 138 other live engineering roles in UK — browse them
Posted: 14 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.