Job title: Mechanical Design LeadLocation: Cowes- Isle of Wight or Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Salary: Up to £85,700 depending on skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available.Put yourself into a dynamic Mechanical Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.What you'll be doing:Provide a depth and breadth of expert knowledge gained through substantial work experience to apply principles and concepts of systems engineering, ISO 15288 and own specialist mechanical engineering expertise to development or problem resolution of a complex shipborne structure with integrated sensor configurationsProvide technical and business leadership and may lead several engineering teams, including management and possible control of costs associated with the team activityAnalyse, define, evaluate, plan and deliver solutions to meet programme, business and customer requirementsInterface with customers, suppliers and other functions and will act as an ambassador for engineering to these groupsAssist with development of engineering capability and skills and monitor professional development of engineers to meet future discipline requirementsYour skills and experiences:Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering: Structures and Finite Element Analysis (particularly Static and Dynamic Shock and Vibration) or equivalent experienceAbility to generate requirements and translate concepts into production-ready designsRelevant experience/knowledge of CAD and Mechanical Engineering Analysis, Modelling and Simulation toolsExperience of leading large scale complex system designsExperience of multiple aspects of an engineering lifecycle and expert knowledge of lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM disciplineAchieved Chartered Engineer status or be working towardsBenefits:As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts.The Radar Systems Engineering team:The Mechanical Design Lead is a subject matter expert in Mechanical Engineering, responsible for the conceptual development of future shipborne integrated mast structures designed to house multiple radars, sensors, communications systems, and ship services.This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions.We are an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. #J-18808-Ljbffr