Overview
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. 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 collate, interpret and translate requirements 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 relevant standards, processes, and best practices. Ideally holds Chartered Engineer status or has equivalent experience and qualifications in a mechanical engineering discipline.
About the Company and Role
At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent—people like you who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products.
Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UKs sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters.
Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.
Why Join Us
Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. Were on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs your future starts here.
Benefits and Eligibility
Salary: Up to 85,700 (dependent on skills and experience). Part-time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. In addition, a competitive pension scheme is offered, along with employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
Additional Information
* Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may affect eligibility based on nationality, nationalities held, or place of birth. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the role.
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