Deputy Design Authority (Hardware)

JR United Kingdom; Sandown; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Design Authority (Hardware) to play a pivotal role in advancing radar systems for the defence sector. This exciting position involves leading systems engineering tests, integrating complex radar equipment, and ensuring safety and governance throughout the engineering lifecycle. You will collaborate with experts across various fields, tackling technical challenges and shaping the future of naval surveillance technology. With a flexible working environment and a commitment to inclusivity, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits

Private health plans

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Strong background in hardware engineering and systems integration.
• Hands-on experience with complex Radar equipment for fault finding.
• Experience in Systems and Software Integration.

Responsibilities

• Leading systems and electronics engineering tests and diagnostics.
• Providing support to the Design Authority team.
• Collaborating with specialists across various disciplines.

Skills

Hardware Engineering

Systems Integration

Digital Circuit Design

VHDL

Testing and Acceptance

Safety Governance

Systems and Software Integration

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Design Authority (Hardware)

Location: Cowes, United Kingdom

Salary: Circa £68,000 depending on skills and experience plus bonus scheme

Job Description

Put yourself into a key hardware-oriented Deputy supporting Systems Design Authority role at the forefront of real-world demands in the defence industry. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse as you apply your knowledge of Systems Engineering and Digital Electronics to support and evolve radar systems used by those who serve and protect us today.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Leading systems and electronics engineering tests, integration, fault finding, and diagnostics of complex Radar equipment.
2. Providing deputy support to the Design Authority team.
3. Demonstrating comprehensive understanding of Systems Engineering, Digital Electronic engineering, and governance.
4. Utilising hardware design and electronics skills to ensure assurance, governance, and safety of Radar systems and sub-systems.
5. Applying Systems Engineering principles of ISO 15288 throughout the engineering lifecycle of radar systems.
6. Collaborating with specialists across electronics, electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure a consistent approach.
7. Developing solutions to technical challenges and emerging issues faced by Radar Systems.
8. Leading analysis activities and system design decisions with a holistic understanding of the entire system.

Your skills and experiences:

• Strong background in hardware engineering (electronic/digital) and systems integration, including digital circuit design, VHDL, simulation, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with complex Radar equipment for fault finding, testing, and acceptance.
• A rigorous approach to safety related to complex equipment.
• Experience in Systems and Software Integration.

BAE Systems offers a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits, private health plans, and potential annual incentives.

The Future Radar team:

As a Deputy Design Authority (Hardware), you will oversee governance, assurance, and technical evolution of a modern naval surveillance radar system used on platforms including the QEC aircraft carrier. Our Cowes workplace is accessible via ferry from Southampton with a shuttle service to the site.

Our flexible working approach allows for work-life balance, with options for flexible hours depending on your role and location.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a real difference. We value diversity, integrity, and merit, and support inclusivity, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We accommodate reasonable adjustments for disabilities and health conditions during our recruitment process.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring certain security clearances and residency criteria.

Closing Date: 23rd April 2025

Apply early as we may close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.