Radar CEH Certification Engineer

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia for expatriates; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a CEH Certification Engineer based in Preston. This role involves reviewing compliance documentation, producing reports, and managing certification queries as part of the Eurofighter Typhoon program. The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge of CEH and a STEM degree. The position offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements along with a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of CEH, including CEH assurance guidelines.
• An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Degree in STEM or equivalent experience with software/systems engineering focus.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate supplier Data Requirement Lists (DRLs).
• Produce comprehensive CEH Summary Reports for software releases.
• Resolve certification queries from internal teams and other nations.
• Support CEH Stage of Involvement audits at supplier sites.
• Contribute to ECRS certification liaison activities.

Skills

Knowledge of CEH

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Job Title: CEH Certification Engineer

Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £47,683.00 + Depending on Skillset

What you’ll be doing:

• Review and evaluate supplier Data Requirement Lists (DRLs) to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Produce comprehensive CEH Summary Reports for each formal Radar Software release
• Resolve certification queries and concerns from internal teams, Eurofighter, and NETMA Nations
• Support Certification Authority–led CEH Stage of Involvement (SoI) audits at supplier sites
• Contribute to European Common Radar System (ECRS) certification liaison activities and reviews

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Demonstratable Knowledge of CEH, including CEH assurance guidelines
• An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience (preferably with Software or Systems Engineering focus or Electronic Focus)

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Safety and Firmware Team team

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multifaceted team on the Eurofighter Typhoon programme. Based at Warton, your role involves close collaboration with industry leading Radar Equipment Suppliers, and other system engineering teams to deliver some of the most advanced radar systems on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality. Working as part of a small, dynamic team, you’ll guide all Radar CEH activities—applying considerable systems engineering knowledge, adaptability, and communication skills to meet highly detailed, technical and certification requirements.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.