Deputy Systems Design Authority

JR United Kingdom; Sandown; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm at the forefront of radar technology, where you will lead engineering teams in developing cutting-edge radar systems. This role offers the opportunity to apply your Systems Engineering expertise and mentor upcoming engineers while ensuring compliance with technical standards. With a commitment to diversity and integrity, this organization empowers you to make a real impact in the defense sector. Enjoy a flexible working environment and a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and health plans, as you help shape the future of defense technology.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Benefits

Private Health Plans

Potential Annual Incentives

Qualifications

• Expertise in Systems Engineering with hardware design experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent with a STEM degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for radar systems engineering.
• Champion Systems Engineering principles throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Hardware Design

Requirements Management

Configuration Management

Technical Communication

Model-Based Engineering

Cyber Security

System Safety Practices

Education

STEM Degree

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

IBM DOORS Next

JIRA

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Systems Design Authority

Location: Cowes

Salary: Circa £70,000+ depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing expert technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams working on complex radar systems, including oversight of costs and resources.
• Applying and championing Systems Engineering principles across the full radar system lifecycle, from requirements capture to system integration, customer acceptance, and support.
• Supporting system assurance activities to ensure radar solutions meet performance, safety, and customer expectations.
• Defining and delivering acceptance strategies to verify that system designs comply with technical and contractual requirements.
• Leading technical reviews to verify that engineering designs and documentation meet business, legislative, and customer standards.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Maintaining expertise in Systems Engineering methodologies, including Model-Based Engineering, cyber security, and system safety practices.

Your skills and experiences:

• 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 engineering lifecycles and models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
• Confident communicator, able to present complex technical concepts clearly.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a STEM degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits, private health plans, and potential annual incentives.

The team:

Join us in shaping the future of radar technology, evolving our radar portfolio to address emerging threats and maintain UK leadership in defence innovation for Future Air Dominance.

Our flexible working approach allows for adaptable hours depending on role and location, including options for accruing hours and flexible start and finish times.

Our Cowes location is accessible via ferry from Southampton with a shuttle service to the site.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We value diversity, integrity, and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented communities. Please discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring certain national security vetting and residency criteria.

Closing Date: 20th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so apply promptly.