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

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Flight Systems Engineer, where you will lead a dynamic team focused on Crew Systems. This role offers the chance to develop specialized knowledge in a variety of aircraft systems, ensuring their operational excellence. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to an inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that has been delivering cutting-edge solutions for over 40 years. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and an array of benefits while making a significant impact in the air defense sector.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle2Work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in a Systems Engineering role with external agencies.
• Knowledge of Typhoon, Hawk, F-35, and Tornado processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Crew Systems team and manage system qualification activities.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and readily available.
• Develop technical expertise in Crew Systems engineering.

Skills

Flight Systems Knowledge

Systems Engineering Experience

Team Leadership

Design and Development of Engineering Products

Job description

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:

• Act as a Technical Lead for Crew Systems, with the objective to develop into the SME reporting to the technical authority.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, support, and assist in the execution of System and Equipment qualification activities.
• Be responsible for the coordination and management of all activities on Crew Systems and the team members performing those activities.
• Ensure the system documentation is maintained current, accurate, consistent, complete, and readily available, stored in the designated toolset/location.
• Take responsibility for the career development of all team members, including the application of Personal Performance Review processes.
• 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 is advantageous.
• Experience in a Systems Engineering role, with exposure to external agencies, suppliers, supply chain management, and team leadership.
• Experience in designing, developing, and supporting engineering products is beneficial.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2Work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Flight Systems, Crew Systems team:

The team has extensive experience working on projects within the Air Sector such as Typhoon, Hawk, T45, Harrier, Tornado, Mantis, Tempest, F-35, and within the Maritime Sector like Dreadnought. We offer opportunities for mechanical engineers in a demanding environment with a varied scope covering multiple aircraft systems throughout their lifecycle. Join us to work alongside other functions to deliver products in service for 40+ years, continually upgraded to maintain Customer 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, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals.

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

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors like your nationality, previous citizenship, and place of birth may limit your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5-10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the role.

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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