Senior Flight Systems Engineer/Group Leader/Technical Lead - Crew Systems

Job Description

Job title: Senior Flight Systems Engineer/Group Leader/Technical Lead – Crew Systems

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: £54,793+ depending on skills and experience.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Act as a Technical Lead for Crew Systems, with the objective to develop into the SME reporting to the technical authority.
2. Plan, coordinate, manage, support, and assist in the execution of System and Equipment qualification activities.
3. Be responsible for the coordination and management of all activities on Crew Systems and the team members performing those activities.
4. Ensure the system documentation is maintained current, accurate, consistent, complete, and readily available, i.e., stored in the designated toolset/location.
5. Take responsibility for the career development of all team members, including the application of the Personal Performance Review process.
6. Develop and supply technical expertise in the engineering specification, development, clearance, and support of Crew Systems.

Your skills and experiences:

• Knowledge of Flight Systems, Typhoon, Hawk, F-35, and/or Tornado product and processes would be advantageous.
• Experience in a Systems Engineering role, with exposure to interaction with external agencies, suppliers, supply chain management, and team leadership.
• Experience in designing, developing, and supporting engineering products is preferred.

Benefits:

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working options, an employee assistance program, Cycle2Work scheme, employee discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Flight Systems, Crew Systems team:

The team has extensive experience working on projects such as Typhoon, Hawk, T45, Harrier, Tornado, Mantis, Tempest, F-35, and Dreadnought. We offer opportunities for mechanical engineers in a demanding environment with diverse tasks across aircraft systems throughout the engineering lifecycle. Join us to work alongside other functions delivering products designed to serve over 40 years, with ongoing upgrades to maintain Air Defence capabilities.

You will lead a team of engineers, developing specialized knowledge and technical expertise in Crew Systems, and resolving system and equipment issues.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups such as women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

We aim to make our recruitment processes inclusive. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions based on factors like nationality, previous roles, and place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, typically involving 5-10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 9th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

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