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Radar Mechanical Design Lead, Farnborough

Client: BAE Systems

Location: Farnborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 20.07.2025

Expiry Date: 03.09.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Future Radar Mechanical Design Authority

Location: Broad Oak – Portsmouth or Cowes – Isle of Wight. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £85,700, commensurate with skills and experience. Part-time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

This is a senior mechanical engineering role focused on leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems for a cutting-edge technology demonstrator. The successful candidate will act as the mechanical design authority, ensuring robust, compliant solutions throughout the full engineering lifecycle. With strong expertise in structural design, thermal systems, or other key mechanical domains, they will guide project-specific activities and support the broader engineering community with technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carry out detailed mechanical design and analysis activities to support the development of a complex new product
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mechanical solutions align with overall system requirements
• Act as the Mechanical Design Authority, providing expert-level input across the full product lifecycle
• Apply subject matter expertise in key mechanical areas such as thermal management, structural integrity, or material selection
• Ensure design compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal processes
• Support design reviews, technical assessments, and the implementation of design changes as needed

Your skills and experiences

• Demonstrable subject matter expertise in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering (e.g., thermal systems, structures, CFD, FEA, or propulsion), with the ability to provide authoritative technical input
• Proven experience in complex mechanical design, including the design, build, integration, and testing of advanced mechanical systems or products
• Ability to interpret requirements and translate them into effective mechanical design solutions throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools used for mechanical analysis, such as those assessing structural behaviour under static and dynamic loads
• Comfortable working within engineering governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with standards, processes, and best practices
• Ideally holds Chartered Engineer status or has equivalent experience and qualifications in mechanical engineering

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The NGRD Mechanical team:

At BAE Systems, we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and next-generation capabilities that keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make an impact, and develop world-class products.

Our mission is to equip our customers with the most advanced systems, investing in and building the UK’s sovereign radar capability. We operate in a highly collaborative environment where our work truly matters, supported by close customer relationships and strategic vision.

Our workplace in Cowes is easily accessible from Southampton via ferry and BAE shuttle service.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We’re on a growth journey with opportunities to develop, lead, and innovate. Join us and shape the future of radar technology. Your future starts here.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your assessment, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth.

All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of UK residency, depending on the role.

Closing Date: 28th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.