Radar Systems In-Service Support Engineer

BAE Systems
Great Baddow, United Kingdom
30 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 59K

Job location

Great Baddow, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Systems Engineering
Interoperability

Job description

A senior Radar Systems In-Service Support Engineer responsible for sustaining the operation, reliability, and obsolescence management of deployed naval radar equipment. You will be supporting complex electro-mechanical components to maintain effective radar functionality and cross-system interoperability within an In-Service environment. You will leverage broad hardware, software and system technical knowledge, practical experience, and established engineering processes, methodologies and governance. Ideally drawing from product support, development, or manufacturing backgrounds, your role will involve effective problem-solving across varied engineering scenarios while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational continuity. Core Duties:

  • Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering, techniques and governance to resolve engineering issues enabling the sustained operation and maintenance of naval radar equipment, compiling technical reports and accompanying presentations as required
  • Undertake engineering and fault investigations, providing resolutions, across a wide range of legacy electrical and mechanical radar sub-systems and system interfaces
  • Undertake engineering liaison with partner, supplier, equipment OEMs, and customer stakeholders articulating and addressing technical queries and issues
  • Technical reviews of engineering reports and documentation in accordance with business, legislative and customer requirements
  • Undertake technical feasibility studies and estimates for radar In-Service Support activities

Requirements

  • Broad engineering background, with a good understanding of electro-mechanical / electronic components, hardware / software interaction, system technical knowledge and processes
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering (e.g. ISO 15288) within an In-Service Support environment, particularly in context of operational, maintenance, and logistics principles
  • Experience of providing remote support to complex systems and equipment that is being used in a deployed operational environment, engaging with customer and end user stakeholders as necessary
  • Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline

Benefits & conditions

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radar Support Team We are a small, responsive team with a strong, supportive culture, delivering In-Service Support for complex naval radar systems in an operational environment. Our work presents varied challenges, supporting advanced military radar under long-term commitments to our customers and end users. You will work within a close-knit, multi-disciplinary team, focused on sustaining deployed systems while contributing to the evolution of current and next-generation radar capabilities to meet emerging threats. 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.

About the company

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.

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