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Senior Flight Systems Engineer Group Leader
2 days/week at home
A little flex time – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements depending on the role you apply for – explore your options with our recruiter during the application process.
Job Description
Job title: Senior Flight Systems Group Lead
Location: Warton / Brough / Prestwick – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.
Salary: £52,084 – £57,344
What you’ll be doing:
- Act as Technical Lead for Hawk Crew Systems, with the objective to develop into the SME reporting to the Hawk Tas
- Plan, coordinate, manage, support, and assist in the execution of System and Equipment qualification activities, taking responsibility for the coordination and management of all activities on Hawk Crew Systems and the team members involved
- Take responsibility for the career development of all members of their teams including the application of Personal Performance Review process
- Support critical design, development, and performance control documentation, irrespective of platform
- Take responsibility for the career development of all members of their teams including the application of Personal Performance Review process
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Knowledge of Flight Systems, specifically Typhoon, Hawk, and/or Tornado products
- Degree/HND in Engineering or demonstrated Systems Engineering experience
- Proficient in verbal and written communication, IT competent
- Creative problem-solving and teamwork skills
- Competence in using standard Microsoft Office IT tools
Desirable:
- Exposure to external agencies, Supplier/Supply Chain Management
- Previous experience in team leadership/management
- Experience in design, development, and support of engineering products
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Crew Systems within the Flight Systems Team:
Joining the Crew Systems team presents a unique and exciting opportunity for mechanical engineers to be part of a dynamic group with extensive experience in the Air and Maritime sectors. Our team has successfully contributed to diverse projects, including Typhoon, Hawk, T45, Harrier, Tornado, Mantis, Tempest, and Dreadnought. As a member of this team, you will thrive in a challenging environment with a wide-ranging scope of tasks, covering various aircraft systems throughout the entire engineering lifecycle. Working collaboratively with other functions, you’ll contribute to the development of products that are set to be in service for over 40 years. The continuous upgrades ensure the maintenance of Customers’ Air Defence capabilities, providing an intellectually stimulating and impactful career path. Join us, and you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of cutting-edge technologies with a team that values expertise, innovation, and long-term impact.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. 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.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 8th August 2024
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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