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

BAE Systems; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Flight Systems Engineer to lead a dynamic team in developing Crew Systems. This role involves managing system qualification activities and ensuring documentation accuracy while fostering team growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Systems Engineering and experience with flight systems like Typhoon and F-35. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation, where your contributions will help shape the future of air defense capabilities. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a role that promises both challenges and rewards.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering and design of engineering products.
• Ability to manage and coordinate team activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Crew Systems team and manage qualification activities.
• Ensure system documentation is maintained and accessible.

Skills

Knowledge of Flight Systems

Systems Engineering

Team Leadership

Interaction with External Agencies

Education

Degree in Engineering

Relevant Certifications

Tools

System Documentation Tools

Job description

Job Description - Senior Flight Systems Engineer/Group Leader/Technical Lead - Crew Systems (00126388)

Senior Flight Systems Engineer/Group Leader/Technical Lead - Crew Systems - 00126388

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, co-ordinate, manage, support and assist in the execution of System and Equipment qualification activities
• Be responsible for the co-ordination and management of all the activities on Crew Systems and the team members performing those activities
• Ensure the system documentation is maintained current, accurate, consistent and complete and is readily available, i.e. stored in the designated toolset / location
• Take responsibility for the career development of all members of their teams including the application of Personal Performance Review process
• Develop and supply a 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 an advantage
• Experience in a Systems Engineering related role(s) in addition, past exposure to interaction with external agencies / supplier and/or supply chain management / team leadership
• Experience in the role of design, developing and supporting engineering products would be an advantage

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Flight Systems, Crew Systems team:

The team has significant experience in working on multiple projects within the Air Sector such as Typhoon, Hawk, T45, Harrier, Tornado, Mantis, Tempest, F-35 and within the Maritime Sector such as Dreadnought.We have great opportunities for mechanical engineers to join this team in a demanding environment where a varied scope of tasks exists covering a number of aircraft systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.Join us and you will be working alongside other functions to deliver products that will be in service for 40+ years and being continually upgraded to maintain Customers Air Defence capabilities.

You will lead a team of engineers, developing specialist knowledge and technical expertise in the application of developing the maturity of Crew Systems, resolving system and equipment problems.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for 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: 9 th May 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.