Radar Hardware Integration Authority

JR United Kingdom; Cowes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry seeks a Radar Hardware Integration Authority to support systems design and engineering. This role involves applying expertise in hardware engineering and systems integration to enhance radar systems. Candidates should have hands-on experience with complex radar equipment and a rigorous approach to safety. The position offers a competitive benefits package and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits (health, wellbeing, discounts)

Possibly an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Strong background in hardware engineering (electronic/digital) and systems integration.
• Hands-on experience with complex Radar equipment for fault finding, testing, and acceptance.
• Rigorous approach to safety in complex equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leading systems and electronics engineering tests, fault finding, and diagnostics of complex Radar equipment.
• Supporting the Design Authority team as a deputy.
• Driving assurance, governance, and safety of Radar systems.

Skills

Hardware engineering

Systems integration

Safety in complex equipment

Systems and Software Integration

Job description

Job Title: Radar Hardware Integration Authority

Location:

Cowes, United Kingdom

Company:

BAE Systems

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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 day-to-day will involve applying your knowledge of Systems Engineering and Digital Electronics to support and evolve radar systems used by those who serve and protect us today.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading systems and electronics engineering tests, fault finding, and diagnostics of complex Radar equipment.
2. Supporting the Design Authority team as a deputy.
3. Demonstrating comprehensive understanding of Systems Engineering, Digital Electronics, and governance.
4. Driving assurance, governance, and safety of Radar systems with your hardware design/electronics skills.
5. Applying Systems Engineering principles throughout the engineering lifecycle.
6. Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
7. Developing solutions to technical challenges facing Radar Systems.
8. Leading analysis activities and system design decisions with a holistic understanding of the system.

Skills and Experience required:

1. Strong background in hardware engineering (electronic/digital) and systems integration.
2. Hands-on experience with complex Radar equipment for fault finding, testing, and acceptance.
3. Rigorous approach to safety in complex equipment.
4. Experience in Systems and Software Integration.

Benefits include:

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible benefits (health, wellbeing, discounts), and possibly an annual incentive.

The team and work environment:

Supporting a modern naval surveillance radar system, with flexible working hours and a location accessible via ferry and shuttle service from Southampton. Inclusive culture that values diversity and offers reasonable adjustments for disabilities.

Security and eligibility:

Roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Minimum security clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher vetting levels may require 5-10 years of UK residency.

Application deadline:

Closing Date: 10th June 2025. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early.