Deputy Systems Design Authority

BAE Systems; Nettlestone; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Cowes is seeking a Deputy Systems Design Authority to provide technical leadership and oversee complex radar systems. This role requires strong Systems Engineering expertise, with a focus on hardware design and development. The ideal candidate should hold a STEM degree, possess Chartered Engineer status, and have experience with requirements management tools. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams.
• Champion Systems Engineering principles across the radar system lifecycle.
• Support assurance activities to meet performance and safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Apply Systems Engineering methodologies to radar projects.
• Define and deliver acceptance strategies for system designs.
• Lead technical reviews to ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Strong Systems Engineering expertise with a background in hardware design

Experience with requirements and configuration management tools

Deep understanding of full engineering lifecycles

Confident communicator

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent capability

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Tools

IBM DOORS Next

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Deputy Systems Design Authority

Location: Cowes

Salary: Up to £85,700, dependant on skills and experience. Part time and accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

Responsibilities

• You will be providing expert technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams working on complex radar systems, including oversight of costs and resources.
• Apply and champion Systems Engineering principles across the full radar system lifecycle, from requirements capture through to system integration, customer acceptance, and support.
• Support system assurance activities to ensure radar solutions meet performance, safety, and customer expectations.
• Define and deliver acceptance strategies to verify that system designs comply with technical and contractual requirements.
• Lead technical reviews, verifying that engineering designs and documentation meet business, legislative, and customer standards.
• Mentor and support the development of engineers across the team, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong expertise in Systems Engineering methodologies, including Model-Based Engineering, cyber security, and system safety practices.

Skills and Experience

• Strong Systems Engineering expertise with a background in hardware design and development, acting as a Technical Authority.
• Experience with requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS Next, JIRA).
• Deep understanding of full engineering lifecycles and models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
• Confident communicator, able to present complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent capability) with a STEM degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a wide 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 Team

Join us in shaping the Future of Radar Technology. We are evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats in the realm of Future Air Dominance, keeping the UK at the forefront of defence innovation in this area.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

Work Environment and Practices

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’re empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect 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 security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as nationality and place of birth can affect eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must at minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles may require higher levels of National Security Vetting.