Radar Technical Assistant – Project & Documentation Support

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK seeks a Radar Technical Assistant to support engineering teams in the development of the ECRS Mk2 Radar system. The successful candidate will handle documentation, coordinate meetings, and ensure timely completion of tasks. A STEM degree or equivalent, experience in the defence environment, and effective communication skills are essential. This role offers hybrid working arrangements along with benefits including a competitive pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in a STEM subject.
• Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle.
• Prior experience working within the defence industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support ECRS Mk2 Team Leaders with programme demands.
• Provide administrative support to the EDR Shared Service team.
• Collate information for Status Briefing Packs.
• Act as point of contact for Supplier documentation.
• Track progress of DRL Submissions and provide weekly stats.
• Engage with EDR engineers on configuration control documents.
• Coordinate EDR and BAES SME attendance at meetings.
• Manage own time effectively to meet tasks.

Skills

Degree in a STEM Subject

Knowledge of engineering lifecycle

Experience in the defence industry

Effective communication

Education

Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading defence contractor in the UK seeks a Radar Technical Assistant to support engineering teams in the development of the ECRS Mk2 Radar system. The successful candidate will handle documentation, coordinate meetings, and ensure timely completion of tasks. A STEM degree or equivalent, experience in the defence environment, and effective communication skills are essential. This role offers hybrid working arrangements along with benefits including a competitive pension scheme and health plans.