Job Overview
BAE Systems is a leading aerospace and defence company that requires an experienced Flight Systems Engineering Professional to join our team. As a Senior Flight Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the production of Flight Systems engineering data to meet project requirements in line with agreed standards and procedures.
In this role, you will work closely with other engineering and project areas in a collaborative environment to develop engineering solutions. You will plan, perform, and guide engineering tasks dependent on lifecycle phase which could include requirements development, system and equipment design and development, modelling and analysis, system integration, qualification and certification, and testing.
Your key responsibilities will include reviewing and approving specifications, reports, and proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and task requirements have been achieved. You will also steer new systems development through implementation of best practice systems lifecycle processes.
You will provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to other team members, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practice. Additionally, you will provide overall team leadership and management, including responsibilities for task management and prioritisation, performance management, staff development and support, cost control, and technical quality.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need a degree or equivalent experience or qualification in a relevant STEM subject (Aeronautical/Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science).
You will also require extensive experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fluid Systems Engineering, preferably in an aerospace application or in a similar engineering or technology-focused industry. Your ability to effectively research system design data and apply to complex problems will be essential.
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques will also be necessary. Knowledge of crew systems, thermal management/environmental control systems, electrical power generation and distribution, flying controls, propulsion integration, actuation systems including electrical, and systems health management will be required. Experience with vehicle control system design, and modelling and simulation of both classical and advanced control systems will also be advantageous.
Benefits
As a Senior Flight Systems Engineer at BAE Systems, you will receive a competitive salary, as well as access to a range of benefits including a pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, and more.