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Senior Hardware Engineer (Test Systems)

BAE Systems • Hildenborough, Tonbridge

Salary

£39k – £39k

Posted

3 November 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

BAE Systems is hiring a Senior Hardware Engineer (Test Systems) in Hildenborough, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £39k – £39k. 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.

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: BAE Systems — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £39k – £39k
How this salary compares: about 17% below the £46,716 median across 1,073 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Hildenborough, Tonbridge
Similar roles nearby: 1 other live engineering role in Hildenborough — browse them
Posted: 3 November 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.