Job Title: Deputy Design Authority (Hardware)
Circa £68,000 depending on skills and experience plus bonus scheme
Put yourself into a key hardware-oriented Deputy supporting Systems Design Authority role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry.
Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse as you apply your knowledge of Systems Engineering and Digital Electronics to support and evolve radar systems in use by those who serve and protect us today.
Taking a lead systems and electronics engineering test and integration role, involving hands on operations, fault finding and diagnostics of complex Radar equipment
Providing deputy support to the Design Authority team
Demonstrating detailed and comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles relating to Systems Engineering, Digital Electronic engineering & supporting governance
Utilising your skills in hardware design/electronics to drive assurance, governance and safety of complex Radar systems and sub-systems
Applying and championing the Systems Engineering principles of ISO 15288 to the design and build of complex Radar systems through the entire engineering lifecycle
Collaborating with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical and software and realise a consistent approach across a whole radar system
Developing novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing
Being a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of a whole system solution leading analysis activities and system design decisions
Strong background in hardware engineering (electronic/digital) and systems integration from concept through to acceptance. Including knowledge of detailed digital circuit design, VHDL design, simulation and test
A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with complex equipment
Experience in Systems and Software Integration
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers 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.
As a Deputy Design Authority (Hardware), you will be providing governance, assurance and technical evolution for a modern naval surveillance radar system that operates today on numerous platforms including the flagship QEC aircraft carrier.
You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.