Mast Mechanical Design Lead

BAE Systems; Freshwater; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BAE Systems as a Mast Mechanical Design Lead, where you'll play a crucial role in developing next-generation radar products for the defence industry. This position offers the chance to lead engineering teams and apply your expertise in mechanical engineering to real-world challenges while enjoying flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering, particularly Structures and Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience leading large-scale complex system designs.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge in systems engineering and mechanical engineering.
• Lead technical and business aspects, managing multiple engineering teams.
• Interface with customers and suppliers, acting as an engineering ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

CAD

Systems Engineering

Engineering Lifecycle Models

Education

Higher education in a relevant STEM discipline

Tools

Mechanical Engineering Analysis tools

Modelling and 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

Join a dynamic role as a Mast Mechanical Design Lead at the forefront of real-world demands in the defence industry. You will ensure operational excellence for existing products and have opportunities to develop next-generation radar products to counter emerging threats, contributing to our strategy for new technology. Your daily activities will be exciting and diverse, applying engineering principles across the entire development lifecycle to develop radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you'll be doing:

1. Provide expert knowledge in systems engineering, ISO 15288, and specialist mechanical engineering to develop or resolve problems related to complex shipborne structures with integrated sensor configurations.
2. Lead technical and business aspects, possibly managing multiple engineering teams and controlling associated costs.
3. Analyze, define, evaluate, plan, and deliver solutions aligned with programme, business, and customer requirements.
4. Interface with customers, suppliers, and other functions, acting as an engineering ambassador.
5. Assist in developing engineering capabilities and monitor professional development of engineers to meet future discipline requirements.

Your skills and experience:

• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering, particularly Structures and Finite Element Analysis (Static and Dynamic Shock and Vibration) or equivalent experience.
• Ability to generate requirements and translate concepts into production-ready designs.
• Experience with CAD, Mechanical Engineering Analysis, Modelling, and Simulation tools.
• Experience leading large-scale complex system designs.
• Knowledge of engineering lifecycle models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
• Higher education in a relevant STEM discipline or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a 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 opportunities to enhance your skills, develop technical leadership, and work with contemporary Radar techniques.

Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our Cowes office is accessible from Southampton via ferry and shuttle service. We support flexible working hours to help balance work and personal life.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer accommodations for disabilities or health conditions. Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring certain security clearances and residency criteria.

Closing date:

30th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.