Lead Radar Engineer

I'm looking for a Lead Radar Engineer to join BAE Systems in Warton, as part of the Mission Systems team working on the FCAS/GCAP project.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintaining relationships with and managing Radar activities undertaken by our suppliers and partners
• Developing the next generation of radar systems across the engineering life-cycle, from requirements, technology maturation through to design, development and implementation
• Providing technical expertise, supporting and/or leading in radar development activities, as part of a multi-functional engineering team
• Leading and supporting a team of engineers and engaging with international counterparts to develop the next generation of radar system
• Managing the creation of Engineering documents that form part of the Systems Engineering process and inputs to engineering life-cycle reviews
• You'll also have people manager responsibilities in this role

Essential Skills:

• Experience of working with Radio Frequency (RF) systems, with a strong preference for working with Radar Systems
• A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience
• Systems engineering and engineering life-cycle experience
• Knowledge of systems engineering methods and tools (e.g. UML/SysML, MoDAF, MOOD, MATLAB)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of working in an agile environment
• Experience of working in early phases of the engineering life-cycle

Mission Systems Delivery Team:

This is an exciting role working in a fast-paced team on an advanced and highly capable sensing system which is at the heart of the next generation combat air systems. In this role, there is opportunity to work as a tri-national team and develop international relationships and experience international cultures.

The role presents opportunities to develop sensing technologies, working with key partners & suppliers and customers and exposure to a wider range of internal and external stakeholders.

The salary is 55,000 to 60,000 plus an excellent benefits package.

You MUST be eligible for Security Clearance (SC and DV) to be considered for this role.