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Deputy Systems Design Authority
£40,000 - 70,000
BAE Systems
High Salterns, Seaview
£40,000 - 70,000
Requirements
Must:
- We seek someone with strong Systems Engineering expertise, particularly in hardware design and development, acting as a Technical Authority.
- You should have experience with requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS Next, JIRA).
- A deep understanding of the complete engineering lifecycles and models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile) is essential.
- You will need to be a confident communicator, capable of clearly presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent capability) along with a STEM degree or equivalent experience is required.
Responsibilities
- In this role, I will provide expert technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams working on complex radar systems, overseeing costs and resources.
- I will champion Systems Engineering principles across the full radar system lifecycle, from requirements capture through to system integration, customer acceptance, and support.
- Supporting system assurance activities to ensure radar solutions meet performance, safety, and customer expectations will be part of your duties.
- I will define and deliver acceptance strategies to verify that system designs comply with technical and contractual requirements.
- Leading technical reviews to verify that engineering designs and documentation meet business, legislative, and customer standards is another key responsibility.
- I will mentor and support the development of engineers across the team, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
- Strong expertise in Systems Engineering methodologies, including Model-Based Engineering, cyber security, and system safety practices, will be maintained.
Description
Join us in shaping the Future of Radar Technology. We are evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats in the realm of Future Air Dominance, keeping the UK at the forefront of defense innovation. Our work approach allows for flexibility in working hours, depending on your role and location, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Our workplace in Cowes is easily accessible from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and a shuttle service to the site.
At BAE Systems, you'll be able to make a real difference within an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from groups currently underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please inform us about potential reasonable adjustments. Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. This means that factors like your nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with higher vetting levels required for some roles.
The closing date for applications is 20th May 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please submit your application as early as possible.
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