Job title: Senior Flight Systems Engineer/Group Leader/Technical Lead – Crew Systems

Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary:£54,793+ depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Act as a Technical Lead for Crew Systems, with the objective to develop into the SME reporting to the technical authority
• Plan, co-ordinate, manage, support and assist in the execution of System and Equipment qualification activities
• Be responsible for the co-ordination and management of all the activities on Crew Systems and the team members performing those activities
• Ensure the system documentation is maintained current, accurate, consistent and complete and is readily available, i.e. stored in the designated toolset / location
• Take responsibility for the career development of all members of their teams including the application of Personal Performance Review process
• Develop and supply a technical expertise in the engineering specification, development, clearance and support of Crew Systems

Your skills and experiences:

• Knowledge of Flight Systems, Typhoon, Hawk, F-35 and/or Tornado product and processes would be an advantage
• Experience in a Systems Engineering related role(s) in addition, past exposure to interaction with external agencies / supplier and/or supply chain management / team leadership
• Experience in the role of design, developing and supporting engineering products would be an advantage

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 Flight Systems, Crew Systems team:

The team has significant experience in working on multiple projects within the Air Sector such as Typhoon, Hawk, T45, Harrier, Tornado, Mantis, Tempest, F-35 and within the Maritime Sector such as Dreadnought.We have great opportunities for mechanical engineers to join this team in a demanding environment where a varied scope of tasks exists covering a number of aircraft systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.Join us and you will be working alongside other functions to deliver products that will be in service for 40+ years and being continually upgraded to maintain Customers Air Defence capabilities.

You will lead a team of engineers, developing specialist knowledge and technical expertise in the application of developing the maturity of Crew Systems, resolving system and equipment problems.

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.