Mast Mechanical Design Lead

Appcast; Bembridge; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mast Mechanical Design Lead, where you'll apply your mechanical engineering expertise to develop cutting-edge radar systems for the defense industry. This role offers the chance to lead engineering teams, innovate solutions, and enhance your career in a supportive environment. With flexible working arrangements and a focus on professional growth, you will be at the forefront of technology that protects and serves. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your skills in a dynamic team setting.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Lifestyle perks

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on complex shipborne structures.
• Experience in leading engineering teams and managing projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of radar systems for defense applications.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to deliver engineering solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

Static and Dynamic Shock and Vibration

CAD

Mechanical Engineering Analysis

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Education

Higher education in a relevant STEM discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

CAD Software

Mechanical Engineering Modelling Tools

Simulation Tools

Job description

Job Title: Mast Mechanical Design Lead

Location: Cowes - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to GBP 70,000 depending on skills and experience

Overview

Take on a dynamic Mast Mechanical Design Lead role at the forefront of real-world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for existing products, you'll have the opportunity to develop next-generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your daily work will be diverse and exciting, applying engineering principles across the entire development lifecycle as you help develop radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you'll be doing:

1. Provide expert knowledge through substantial work experience to apply principles of systems engineering, ISO 15288, and your own mechanical engineering expertise to develop or resolve complex shipborne structures with integrated sensor configurations.
2. Provide technical and business leadership and potentially lead multiple engineering teams, including management and cost control.
3. Analyze, define, evaluate, plan, and deliver solutions that meet programme, business, and customer requirements.
4. Interface with customers, suppliers, and other functions and act as an engineering ambassador.
5. Assist in developing engineering capability and monitor the professional development of engineers to meet future requirements.

Your skills and experience:

1. Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering: Structures and Finite Element Analysis, especially Static and Dynamic Shock and Vibration, or equivalent experience.
2. Ability to generate requirements and translate concepts into production-ready designs.
3. Relevant experience with CAD and Mechanical Engineering Analysis, Modelling, and Simulation tools.
4. Experience leading large-scale complex system designs.
5. Knowledge of various engineering lifecycle models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
6. Higher education in a relevant STEM discipline or equivalent experience.
7. Achieved or working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle perks, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Radar Systems Engineering team:

The Integrated Mast Mechanical Design Lead is a subject matter expert responsible for conceptual development of future shipborne mast structures housing radars, sensors, communications, and ship services.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and career within a global business, with support for growth in contemporary Radar techniques and technical leadership responsibilities. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.

Our Cowes site is accessible from Southampton, with a ferry and shuttle service. We promote flexible working hours to help balance work and life commitments.

Why BAE Systems?

Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, please discuss potential adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher security vetting may require 5-10 years of UK residency.

Closing date: 16th May 2025. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early submission is encouraged.