Lead Hardware Engineer

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BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title: Lead Hardware Engineer

Requisition ID: 121145

Location: Guildford

What you could be doing for us:

The Wireless Products team works with the UK Government and its trusted partners to develop hardware solutions deployed in challenging environments worldwide.

The team is passionate about developing technology that helps protect people and keep society safe.

What background we are looking for:

• High Speed or RF PCB Design, Circuit Design, component selection.
• Experience taking products through full development lifecycle.
• Onsite Dedication: Work onsite to immerse in our secure environment.
• Security Clearance: Qualify for full, unrestricted, UK Security Clearance.

Wireless Team Overview

The BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Wireless Products Team comprises over 150 talented individuals and growing. Collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, spanning engineering, physics, and mathematics. From industry veterans to rising stars, together we drive excellence.

The team has leading capabilities in Electronics Design, Signal Processing, FPGA’s, RF technologies, Software & Mathematical Modelling.

Personal development opportunities ensure the Wireless Team scores highly on retention rate. It’s a great environment for ambitious techies to flourish.

Imagine solving problems from first principles and building solutions from the ground up. Experience the energy of a "start-up" atmosphere, working in small project teams.

Join us on a journey of cutting-edge projects with rapid design cycles, where your creativity will flourish. You’ll be developing products for extreme operational environments from underwater to outer space.

Witness your concepts come to life through the entire end-to-end engineering process. Prepare for technical challenges that demand your problem-solving skills.

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plan, and an extensive range of flexible benefits including private health plans, wellbeing and lifestyle discounts, green care scheme, and possibly an annual incentive.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. Join an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions based on nationality and residency. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. We foster a culture where employees with diverse perspectives, skills, and backgrounds can work together to achieve excellence and realize potential.

Division overview: Financial Services

We are a leader in cyber defence, especially within the financial sector, which is a major target for cyber-attacks. Our Financial Services division supports banks, insurers, and financial institutions in combating fraud, unauthorized trading, money laundering, and regulatory compliance.

As part of this unit, you will provide critical cybersecurity services to clients and help maintain our leadership in the industry.