MK0 Equipment Engineering Group Leader

Job Description

Job Title: MK0 Equipment Engineering Group Leader

Location: Warton – 3-4 days a week on site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £65,498 depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a MK0 Equipment Engineering Group Leader, you will work closely with our UK based suppliers to ensure the Radar equipment designs meet the Specification Requirements, are Safe, Robust and delivered to schedule with the required platform capabilities realised.

Core duties:

• Communicating effectively the complex Equipment changes to a wide variety of stakeholders to be able to influence large complex multi-national programmes
• Managing suppliers; influence supplier’s actions and behaviour in difficult contractual/commercial landscapes
• Co-ordinating the Sensor System delivery into and through the aircraft integration / flight test phases of the programme
• Leading product safety aspects of sensor equipment design and processes used to build safe cases
• Leading small / medium sized teams of Radar Equipment Specialist Engineers

Essential Skills:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a STEM related discipline
• Systems integration experience
• Experience working within the full lifecycle of a product
• Experience working with complex engineering systems e.g. radar or sensors etc.

The MK0 Radar Team:

The Radar comprise of a complex mix of integrated mission computers, developed primarily to meet the stretching capability requirements of the Typhoon customers, including potential future export markets.

The continuing development of the European Common Radar System capabilities on Typhoon necessitates a strong and experienced team to meet the programme demands of a Radar of this type. The role presents a challenging opportunity to contribute tangible value to the future of EF Typhoon Radar Equipment Development.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 4th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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