Future Radar Mechanical Design Lead

ZipRecruiter; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Future Radar Mechanical Design Authority to lead the design and development of complex mechanical systems. This senior role requires expertise in mechanical engineering and offers a hybrid working environment with competitive benefits. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation in radar technology.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in mechanical engineering, particularly in thermal systems and structures.
• Proven experience in complex mechanical design and testing.
• Ability to interpret and translate requirements into effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and analysis for complex products.
• Collaborate with teams to align mechanical solutions with system requirements.
• Ensure design compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Thermal Systems

Structural Design

CFD

FEA

Education

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience

Tools

Modelling and Simulation Tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Future Radar Mechanical Design Authority

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £70,000, commensurate with skills and experience.

This is a senior mechanical engineering role focused on leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems for a cutting-edge technology demonstrator.

The successful candidate will act as the mechanical design authority, ensuring robust, compliant solutions throughout the full engineering lifecycle. With strong expertise in structural design, thermal systems, or other key mechanical domains, they will guide project-specific activities and support the broader engineering community with technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Carry out detailed mechanical design and analysis activities to support the development of a complex new product.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mechanical solutions align with overall system requirements.
3. Act as the Mechanical Design Authority, providing expert input across the full product lifecycle.
4. Apply subject matter expertise in key mechanical areas such as thermal management, structural integrity, or material selection.
5. Ensure design compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal processes.
6. Support design reviews, technical assessments, and the implementation of design changes as needed.

Your skills and experience:

• Demonstrable subject matter expertise in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering (e.g., thermal systems, structures, CFD, FEA, or propulsion), with the ability to provide authoritative technical input.
• Proven experience in complex mechanical design, including the design, build, integration, and testing of advanced mechanical systems or products.
• Ability to interpret requirements and translate them into effective mechanical design solutions throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools used for mechanical analysis.
• Comfortable working within engineering governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
• Ideally holds Chartered Engineer status or has equivalent experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The NGRD Mechanical team:

At BAE Systems, we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capabilities that keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation.

As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact, and contribute to world-class products. Our mission is to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems, investing in and building the UK’s sovereign radar capability.

Our workplace in Cowes is accessible from Southampton via ferry and BAE shuttle service. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We offer rich opportunities for growth, leadership, and innovation.

Join us and shape the future of Radar technology:

We are committed to an inclusive culture that values, rewards integrity, and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals.

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may be influenced by your nationality, previous roles, or place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.

Closing Date: 29th May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early.