Technical Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Manager

Location: Bishopton – On site

Salary: £59,000

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.

What you’ll be doing:

The role focuses on developing technical solutions to meet customer requirements for environmental testing, while also supporting business development by identifying and nurturing future sales opportunities. A key responsibility is maintaining efficient estimating processes to ensure rapid responses to requests for quotations. The position also serves as the primary technical point of contact for new opportunities, as well as for addressing customer concerns and complaints.

In addition, the role requires ensuring all safety considerations are addressed through pre-trial risk assessments and that testing is carried out to accredited standards. It involves providing technical oversight across delivery, sales, maintenance, and investment activities, with guidance on scheduling priorities based on technical risk. Collaboration with the Operations Manager is essential to develop a capability strategy for the facility and to identify investment opportunities that support its long-term growth.

Essential skills:

• You will have in depth knowledge of dynamic testing vibration, shock and the associated standards that apply
• You will have strong engineering and technical credentials within the environmental test area including knowledge and understanding of relevant standards (e.g. Def Stan 00-35) and you will have a sound understanding of structural dynamicsVibration – Sinusoidal, Random, Sine/Random
• You will have the ability to perform complex engineering/technical assignments developing creative, yet practical solutions to customer problems, challenging conventional or traditional methods or procedures where required
• You will have an understanding of uncertainty of measurement
• You will have a proven record of communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels and leading teams

The Engineering team:

You will have technical management of the Environmental Test Facility (ETF) at Bishopton working with the business development team to deliver new orders with the Operations Manager to assure the successful operation of the capability. In addition, you will develop a Capability Development strategy to align with future market needs, and assure that the facility has a suitable Life Cycle Management (LCM) strategy in place to support it.

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: 3rd April 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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