Lead Electronics Engineer

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus of £5,000

Job summary

A leading defense technology company seeks a Lead Engineer - High Power Systems in Great Baddow. This hybrid role involves shaping solutions, guiding development, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should have a robust understanding of power electronics and a strong network within the MoD. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with experience in high power systems.
• Good network within MoD and relevant commercial industry.
• Ability to translate customer needs into solutions.
• Ability to guide lifecycle from concept to low-rate production.
• Engineering background with MoD/defence or related experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise the development of high-power sub-systems.
• Build relationships with customers to define deliverable programmes.
• Mentor and develop early career engineers.

Skills

Understanding of power electronics and devices

Mathematical modelling techniques

Relationship-building with customers

Technical expertise in high power systems

Measurements

Lifecycle management

Job description

Overview

Lead Engineer - High Power Systems role at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Location: Great Baddow, UK (Hybrid: 2 days onsite). Grade: GG10 - GG11. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing.

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data for governments, armed forces and commercial businesses.

About the role includes shaping high power system solutions and influencing MoD requirements and technology selection.

Job Title: Lead Engineer - High Power Systems

Requisition ID: 121908

Referral Bonus: £5,000

Location: Great Baddow - Hybrid 2 days onsite

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology | Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence highlights hybrid working, diversity and inclusion, and a culture that values integrity and merit.

About You

• You might come from a number of different backgrounds: Academia; MoD; Defence Supplier; Commercial Communications or Sensing Organisation.
• You will have a good network of relevant individuals from across MoD, User Communities, Defence Supply Chain and/or relevant commercial industry.
• You will be able to influence MoD thinking on future requirements and technology selection.
• You will have an engineering background and experience translating customer needs and operational context into solutions.

Essential Skills / Experiences

• Thorough understanding of the underpinning physics in testing and developing high power systems (power electronics and devices) in the area of directed energy.
• Good understanding of mathematical modelling techniques for design and performance prediction in power electronics, power supplies, high power source design, RF effects; practical understanding of their use, limitations and manufacture.
• Understanding of how measurements are made, both in development and assessment.
• Ability to execute through the lifecycle from early concepts to demonstration and low rate production.

Activities

• Acting as a technical expert guiding and supervising the development of high-power sub-systems in directed energy.
• Building relationships with customers and partners, helping to define and bid deliverable programmes.
• Mentoring and developing teams of early career engineers in a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, integrity and merit, and you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note security and export control restrictions may apply. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard at minimum; higher levels of National Security Vetting may require 5–10 years of UK residency depending on the role.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

Hybrid working enables collaboration across locations, including home, other offices or client sites. This approach supports flexibility, balance, and well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success.

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