Radar Mechanical Design Lead

BAE Systems; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the UK is looking for a Future Radar Mechanical Design Authority. This senior mechanical engineering role involves leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with engineering standards and provide technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle. The role offers up to £85,700, with part-time hours available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in thermal systems, structures, CFD, FEA, or propulsion.
• Proven experience in design, build, integration, and testing of mechanical systems.
• Comfortable ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed mechanical design and analysis for new products.
• Collaborate with teams to align mechanical solutions with system requirements.
• Act as Mechanical Design Authority throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure design compliance with industry standards and internal processes.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering

Complex mechanical design experience

Ability to collate and interpret requirements

Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools

Experience with engineering governance frameworks

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Modelling and simulation tools

Job description

Overview

Job title: Future Radar Mechanical Design Authority

Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes or Portsmouth - Broad Oak – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £85,700 (dependent on skills and experience) Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

This is a senior mechanical engineering role focused on leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems for a cutting-edge technology demonstrator. The successful candidate will act as the mechanical design authority, ensuring robust, compliant solutions throughout the full engineering lifecycle. With strong expertise in structural design, thermal systems, or other key mechanical domains, they will guide both project-specific activities and support the broader engineering community with technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed mechanical design and analysis activities to support the development of a complex new product
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mechanical solutions align with overall system requirements
• Act as the Mechanical Design Authority, providing expert-level input across the full product lifecycle
• Apply subject matter expertise in key mechanical areas such as thermal management, structural integrity, or material selection
• Ensure design compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal processes
• Support design reviews, technical assessments, and the implementation of design changes as needed

Your skills and experiences

• Demonstrable subject matter expertise in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering (e.g. thermal systems, structures, CFD, FEA, or propulsion), with the ability to provide authoritative technical input
• Proven experience in complex mechanical design, including the design, build, integration, and testing of advanced mechanical systems or products
• Ability to collate, interpret and translate requirements into effective mechanical design solutions throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools used for mechanical analysis, such as those assessing structural behaviour under static and dynamic loads
• Comfortable working within engineering governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, processes, and best practices
• Ideally holds Chartered Engineer status or has equivalent experience and qualifications in a mechanical engineering discipline