Technical Manager

BAE Systems; Nog Tow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced engineering integration lead. You will manage complex projects in air defence, collaborate with diverse teams, and act as the primary technical interface with customers. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree or HND/HNC and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of £54,793+ and a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Degree educated in a STEM discipline or HND/HNC with experience of the Engineering Lifecycle.
• Good knowledge and experience using a wide range of engineering toolsets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create clear, professional documents, reports, and presentations.
• Excellent communicator, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface with customers, capturing and understanding requirements.
• Work with engineering leads to propose, develop, and deliver innovative products and solutions.
• Oversee system integration activities, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, influencing and guiding a diverse community of engineers.

Skills

Engineering Lifecycle

Engineering toolsets

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Degree in STEM discipline or HND/HNC

Job description

Overview

The Engineering Integration Team: Join our dynamic Engineering Integration team, working on cutting-edge air defence projects that shape the future of defence technology. You\'ll lead and manage complex engineering projects from concept through to delivery, collaborating with a diverse and highly skilled team, interfacing with customers and non-engineering functions, and ensuring integrated systems meet the highest standards. This role offers exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, the chance to influence innovative solutions, and the opportunity to contribute to the full product lifecycle while creating technical documentation and providing expert support throughout development.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface with customers, capturing and understanding requirements and maintaining engagement throughout product development
• Work with engineering leads to propose, develop, and deliver innovative products and solutions that meet customer needs and quality standards
• Oversee system integration activities, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, engineering methods, and business processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, influencing and guiding a diverse community of engineers and engaging with non-engineering functions
• Engage with extensive experience in an engineering integration environment

Qualifications

• Degree educated in a STEM discipline or HND/HNC with experience of the Engineering Lifecycle
• Good knowledge and experience using a wide range of engineering toolsets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create clear, professional documents, reports, and presentations
• Excellent communicator, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels across the organisation

Desirable

• Experience of Model Based Engineering approaches and the supporting methods and toolsets

Security and Eligibility

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must at 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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £54,793+ depending on experience. In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits (including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts). You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.