Mast Mechanical Design Lead

JR United Kingdom; Seaview; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Mast Mechanical Design Lead to drive innovation in radar systems within the defence sector. This role offers the chance to apply your mechanical engineering expertise to develop next-generation products, ensuring operational excellence while tackling real-world challenges. You'll lead engineering teams, interface with key stakeholders, and contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Green car scheme

Annual incentives

Qualifications

• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering with focus on structures and analysis.
• Experience in leading complex system designs and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to develop solutions for complex shipborne structures.
• Interface with customers and suppliers, acting as an engineering ambassador.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

CAD

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Education

Higher education in a relevant STEM discipline

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Tools

Mechanical Engineering Analysis Tools

Modelling and Simulation Tools

Job description

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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 £70,000 depending on skills and experience

About the Role

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 our existing products, there will be opportunities to develop next-generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your daily tasks will be diverse and exciting, applying engineering principles across the entire development lifecycle as you help develop radar systems used to serve and protect us.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Provide expert knowledge through substantial experience to apply principles of systems engineering, ISO 15288, and your specialist 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.
3. Analyze, define, evaluate, plan, and deliver solutions meeting 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 to meet future discipline requirements.

Your Skills and Experience

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

Our benefits include a 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 the conceptual development of future shipborne integrated mast structures designed to house multiple radars, sensors, communications systems, and ship services.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career within a global business. You will be supported in expanding your knowledge of contemporary and cutting-edge radar techniques, with opportunities for technical leadership development.

This role supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our Cowes workplace is easily accessible from Southampton via a regular ferry and shuttle service.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach 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 that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss 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 nationality, residency, and security clearance requirements. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, including 5 to 10 years of UK residency.

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early submission of your application.