Mast Mechanical Design Lead

ZipRecruiter; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Mast Mechanical Design Lead, where you will develop innovative radar systems for the defence industry. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth. You will apply your engineering expertise to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the development of next-generation technologies.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience leading large-scale complex system designs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational excellence for existing products and develop next-generation radar systems.
• Provide technical leadership and manage engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

CAD

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Education

Higher education in a relevant STEM discipline

Tools

Mechanical Engineering Analysis Tools

Job description

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 role.

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

Take on a dynamic role as a Mast Mechanical Design Lead, working at the forefront of real-world demands in the defence industry. Your responsibilities will include ensuring operational excellence for existing products, developing next-generation radar systems to counter emerging threats, and contributing to our strategy for new technologies. Your daily tasks will be diverse and exciting, 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 gained through substantial experience to apply principles and concepts of systems engineering, ISO 15288, and specialized mechanical engineering expertise to develop or resolve problems related to complex shipborne structures with integrated sensor configurations.
2. Provide technical and business leadership, potentially leading multiple engineering teams, including management and cost control of team activities.
3. Analyze, define, evaluate, plan, and deliver solutions to meet programme, business, and customer requirements.
4. Interface with customers, suppliers, and other functions, acting as an ambassador for engineering.
5. Assist in developing engineering capabilities and monitor the professional development of engineers to meet future discipline requirements.

Your skills and experience:

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

Benefits:

Along with a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, extensive 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 the conceptual development of future shipborne mast structures housing radars, sensors, communications, and ship services. This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career within a global company, with support for learning about cutting-edge radar techniques and increasing responsibilities in technical leadership.

This role supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our Cowes workplace is accessible via ferry from Southampton, with a shuttle service from the ferry terminal.

Our evolving work approach offers flexibility with hours, including part-time options, flexible start and finish times, to help balance work and personal life.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a meaningful difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. If you have a health condition that may affect assessments, discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on factors like nationality, past 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 residence in the UK.

Closing date: 16th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.