Mast Mechanical Design Lead

ZipRecruiter; Test Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Mast Mechanical Design Lead, where you'll develop next-generation radar systems for the defence industry. This role involves engineering leadership, systems engineering expertise, and the opportunity to work on innovative technology in a flexible environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounts on health and wellbeing

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Finite Element Analysis required.
• Experience leading large-scale complex system designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and business leadership, managing multiple engineering teams.
• Analyze and deliver solutions meeting programme and customer requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Higher education in a relevant STEM discipline

Tools

CAD

Mechanical Engineering Analysis

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 role.

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

Join a dynamic Mast Mechanical Design Lead role at the forefront of real-world demands in the defence industry. Ensure operational excellence for existing products and develop next-generation radar systems to counter emerging threats. Contribute to our strategy for new technology, 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 mechanical engineering to develop or resolve 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 the professional development of engineers for future discipline needs.

Your skills and experience:

• Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering: 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 discounts on 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 and grow within a global business, with support for developing knowledge in cutting-edge Radar techniques and technical leadership.

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

Our working approach provides flexibility in working hours, including part-time options, flexible start and finish times, to help balance work and personal life.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities or health conditions. Please discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, affecting eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, which involves 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residence for vetting purposes.

Closing date: 16th May 2025

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