Mast Mechanical Design Lead

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Mast Mechanical Design Lead to drive innovation in radar systems for the defence sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, ensuring operational excellence and developing next-generation products. You will apply your engineering expertise across the entire development lifecycle, interfacing with various stakeholders and leading engineering teams. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Lifestyle discounts

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Finite Element Analysis.
• Ability to translate concepts into production-ready designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams and manage associated costs.
• Develop solutions to meet programme and customer requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

CAD Tools

Systems Engineering

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

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. You will ensure operational excellence for existing products, develop next-generation radar products to counter emerging threats, and contribute to our technology strategy. Your day-to-day 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 complex shipborne structures with integrated sensor configurations.
2. Provide technical and business leadership, potentially leading multiple engineering teams and managing associated costs.
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 engineering ambassador.
5. Assist in developing engineering capabilities and monitor professional development of engineers.

Your Skills and Experience

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

Benefits and Opportunities

Alongside a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, extensive flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, 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, and communication systems. This role offers opportunities to enhance your skills and grow within a global business, supported by contemporary radar techniques and technical leadership responsibilities.

Work Arrangements

You will enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our Cowes workplace is accessible from Southampton via ferry and shuttle service. We offer flexibility in working hours to help balance work and personal life.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a real difference in 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, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Security and Eligibility

Many roles require security and export control clearances, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and possibly higher levels of vetting, depending on residency and nationality.

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Submit your application early to be considered.