Job Description
Principal Mechanical Engineer – Radar Systems | BAE Systems | UK | SC Required (Not needed to start)
BAE Systems have a requirement for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation radar technologies.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership position within a highly secure engineering environment, ideal for someone with deep expertise across mechanical design, analysis, and integration of complex systems.
The Role:
* Lead mechanical engineering activity across advanced radar development programmes
* Provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical & CAD engineers
* Own design, build, integration, and test of complex mechanical systems
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert (e.g. FEA, CFD, Structures, Thermal)
* Support engineering lifecycle from requirements through to in-service support
Key Experience Required:
* Strong background in mechanical design & system integration
* Experience with composite materials and structural behaviour
* Proven use of FEA / CFD / modelling & simulation tools
* Knowledge of shock, vibration, and dynamic loading environments
* Familiarity with engineering standards & full lifecycle delivery
Additional:
* Experience leading teams / work packages within engineering projects
* Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership capability
* CEng (or equivalent experience) desirable
* Experience with SAP PDM or similar tools beneficial
Environment:
* Working within a secure defence / radar engineering programme
* High level of technical ownership and influence
* Opportunity to shape future radar products
Security Requirements:
* Must be eligible for SC clearance (UK residency required)
If you’re a senior mechanical engineer looking to step into a high-impact leadership role within advanced defence technology, feel free to reach out or apply.