QinetiQ is growing - and it's a great time to be here. As we enter new markets around the world, we need talented Systems Engineers to join us across the UK. You'll be part of a business that was named the Most Admired Aerospace & Defence Company in the Britain's Most Admired Companies 2021 study. You'll also be joining a diverse, inclusive employer that's proud to provide a collaborative, open working environment. With our Adaptive approach, you'll enjoy the work-life balance that suits you best, thanks to remote, hybrid and flexible working practices. We currently have Systems Engineering opportunities across our sites in Salisbury, Bristol, Farnborough, Malvern, Portsmouth and Lincoln. If you're interested in joining us - now or in the future - we'd love to hear from you. If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we'll be in contact. If we don't have a role that's right for you at the moment, we'll keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future. What do our Systems Engineers do? Systems Engineering is a key technical discipline within QinetiQ. In fact, many of the chief engineers and other technical leads supporting areas of our business are Systems Engineers. Their expertise covers everything from the use of different lifecycle models and development methods (e.g. agile and model-based Systems Engineering), to the use of specific tools and notations. Day to day, they conduct requirements engineering, architecting, design, integration and test, evaluation and acceptance, and through-life support. Varied career paths are therefore part of life at QinetiQ. You could specialise in a key skill or particular domain, or work on Systems Engineering across the business. With increasing demand for Systems Engineers across our international business, overseas opportunities are also a possibility. Secondments and other international working arrangements may be available with our subsidiaries in Australia, the USA, Canada, several European countries and the Middle East. New to Systems Engineering? In your first role or have some experience in Systems Engineering? Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit Systems Engineers with specific skillsets and areas of application, such as Systems Architects, Combat Systems Engineers and Secured Navigation Systems Engineers. Opportunities for mid-career Systems Engineers If you're a mid-career professional working in industry or the armed forces, you'll be applying your expertise right from day one. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training. Opportunities for highly experienced Systems Engineers As a senior Systems Engineer, you can expect specialist training (which may include conference attendance and paper presentation, for example), and targeted mentoring to develop specific technical skills. If you have senior management potential, we'll spot and nurture it. However, to progress to more senior roles, you'll need to be an active member of an appropriate professional body, Our Fellowship scheme recognises and develops professionals with high-level, specialist technical expertise. Key points QinetiQ offers varied, rewarding and interesting careers across a range of locations in the UK and overseas. We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land, Maritime, ISTAR, Weapons and Cyber Systems Engineering throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal. We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you'll have access to formal training, mentoring, assisted self-development and on the job training. Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority. With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working. Why we're different Our people. Our employees make the critical difference to customers by providing unique answers which combine technical expertise, deep domain knowledge and rigorous independent thinking. Our independence. QinetiQ is not a manufacturer, and we stand apart from the supply chain. It's our rigorous independent thinking that helps our customers achieve their goals. Our breadth of capability. Our customers face challenges that define the modern world. They know we are uniquely placed to understand these issues and work with them to ensure the success of their mission or reach their objectives. Our relationships with customers. Our prized possession is trust. Customers around the world rely on the drive and dedication of our people to help them meet their goals - often in environments where there is no second chance for failure. Our partnerships. We use partnerships and alliances to accelerate compelling business development strategies and sustainable earnings growth. By licensing our intellectual property we reduce implementation and sales risk, and speed up time-to-market by using third party sales channels. Why join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. You'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here. Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You'll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what's happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more. About QinetiQ As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role. Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.
Nov 28, 2022
Full time
QinetiQ is growing - and it's a great time to be here. As we enter new markets around the world, we need talented Systems Engineers to join us across the UK. You'll be part of a business that was named the Most Admired Aerospace & Defence Company in the Britain's Most Admired Companies 2021 study. You'll also be joining a diverse, inclusive employer that's proud to provide a collaborative, open working environment. With our Adaptive approach, you'll enjoy the work-life balance that suits you best, thanks to remote, hybrid and flexible working practices. We currently have Systems Engineering opportunities across our sites in Salisbury, Bristol, Farnborough, Malvern, Portsmouth and Lincoln. If you're interested in joining us - now or in the future - we'd love to hear from you. If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we'll be in contact. If we don't have a role that's right for you at the moment, we'll keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future. What do our Systems Engineers do? Systems Engineering is a key technical discipline within QinetiQ. In fact, many of the chief engineers and other technical leads supporting areas of our business are Systems Engineers. Their expertise covers everything from the use of different lifecycle models and development methods (e.g. agile and model-based Systems Engineering), to the use of specific tools and notations. Day to day, they conduct requirements engineering, architecting, design, integration and test, evaluation and acceptance, and through-life support. Varied career paths are therefore part of life at QinetiQ. You could specialise in a key skill or particular domain, or work on Systems Engineering across the business. With increasing demand for Systems Engineers across our international business, overseas opportunities are also a possibility. Secondments and other international working arrangements may be available with our subsidiaries in Australia, the USA, Canada, several European countries and the Middle East. New to Systems Engineering? In your first role or have some experience in Systems Engineering? Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit Systems Engineers with specific skillsets and areas of application, such as Systems Architects, Combat Systems Engineers and Secured Navigation Systems Engineers. Opportunities for mid-career Systems Engineers If you're a mid-career professional working in industry or the armed forces, you'll be applying your expertise right from day one. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training. Opportunities for highly experienced Systems Engineers As a senior Systems Engineer, you can expect specialist training (which may include conference attendance and paper presentation, for example), and targeted mentoring to develop specific technical skills. If you have senior management potential, we'll spot and nurture it. However, to progress to more senior roles, you'll need to be an active member of an appropriate professional body, Our Fellowship scheme recognises and develops professionals with high-level, specialist technical expertise. Key points QinetiQ offers varied, rewarding and interesting careers across a range of locations in the UK and overseas. We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land, Maritime, ISTAR, Weapons and Cyber Systems Engineering throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal. We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you'll have access to formal training, mentoring, assisted self-development and on the job training. Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority. With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working. Why we're different Our people. Our employees make the critical difference to customers by providing unique answers which combine technical expertise, deep domain knowledge and rigorous independent thinking. Our independence. QinetiQ is not a manufacturer, and we stand apart from the supply chain. It's our rigorous independent thinking that helps our customers achieve their goals. Our breadth of capability. Our customers face challenges that define the modern world. They know we are uniquely placed to understand these issues and work with them to ensure the success of their mission or reach their objectives. Our relationships with customers. Our prized possession is trust. Customers around the world rely on the drive and dedication of our people to help them meet their goals - often in environments where there is no second chance for failure. Our partnerships. We use partnerships and alliances to accelerate compelling business development strategies and sustainable earnings growth. By licensing our intellectual property we reduce implementation and sales risk, and speed up time-to-market by using third party sales channels. Why join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. You'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here. Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You'll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what's happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more. About QinetiQ As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role. Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.
QinetiQ is growing - and it s a great time to be here. As we enter new markets around the world, we need talented Systems Engineers to join us across the UK. You ll be part of a business that was named the Most Admired Aerospace & Defence Company in the Britain s Most Admired Companies 2021 study. You ll also be joining a diverse, inclusive employer that s proud to provide a collaborative, open working environment. With our Adaptive approach, you ll enjoy the work-life balance that suits you best, thanks to remote, hybrid and flexible working practices. We currently have Systems Engineering opportunities across our sites in Salisbury, Bristol, Farnborough, Malvern, Portsmouth and Lincoln. If you re interested in joining us - now or in the future - we d love to hear from you. If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we ll be in contact. If we don t have a role that s right for you at the moment, we ll keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future. What do our Systems Engineers do? Systems Engineering is a key technical discipline within QinetiQ. In fact, many of the chief engineers and other technical leads supporting areas of our business are Systems Engineers. Their expertise covers everything from the use of different lifecycle models and development methods (e.g. agile and model-based Systems Engineering), to the use of specific tools and notations. Day to day, they conduct requirements engineering, architecting, design, integration and test, evaluation and acceptance, and through-life support. Varied career paths are therefore part of life at QinetiQ. You could specialise in a key skill or particular domain, or work on Systems Engineering across the business. With increasing demand for Systems Engineers across our international business, overseas opportunities are also a possibility. Secondments and other international working arrangements may be available with our subsidiaries in Australia, the USA, Canada, several European countries and the Middle East. New to Systems Engineering? In your first role or have some experience in Systems Engineering? Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit Systems Engineers with specific skillsets and areas of application, such as Systems Architects, Combat Systems Engineers and Secured Navigation Systems Engineers. Opportunities for mid-career Systems Engineers If you re a mid-career professional working in industry or the armed forces, you ll be applying your expertise right from day one. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training. Opportunities for highly experienced Systems Engineers As a senior Systems Engineer, you can expect specialist training (which may include conference attendance and paper presentation, for example), and targeted mentoring to develop specific technical skills. If you have senior management potential, we ll spot and nurture it. However, to progress to more senior roles, you ll need to be an active member of an appropriate professional body, Our Fellowship scheme recognises and develops professionals with high-level, specialist technical expertise. Key points QinetiQ offers varied, rewarding and interesting careers across a range of locations in the UK and overseas. We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land, Maritime, ISTAR, Weapons and Cyber Systems Engineering throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal. We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you ll have access to formal training, mentoring, assisted self-development and on the job training. Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority. With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working. Why we re different Our people. Our employees make the critical difference to customers by providing unique answers which combine technical expertise, deep domain knowledge and rigorous independent thinking. Our independence. QinetiQ is not a manufacturer, and we stand apart from the supply chain. It s our rigorous independent thinking that helps our customers achieve their goals. Our breadth of capability. Our customers face challenges that define the modern world. They know we are uniquely placed to understand these issues and work with them to ensure the success of their mission or reach their objectives. Our relationships with customers. Our prized possession is trust. Customers around the world rely on the drive and dedication of our people to help them meet their goals - often in environments where there is no second chance for failure. Our partnerships. We use partnerships and alliances to accelerate compelling business development strategies and sustainable earnings growth. By licensing our intellectual property we reduce implementation and sales risk, and speed up time-to-market by using third party sales channels. Why join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. You ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here. Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more. About QinetiQ As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role. Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
QinetiQ is growing - and it s a great time to be here. As we enter new markets around the world, we need talented Systems Engineers to join us across the UK. You ll be part of a business that was named the Most Admired Aerospace & Defence Company in the Britain s Most Admired Companies 2021 study. You ll also be joining a diverse, inclusive employer that s proud to provide a collaborative, open working environment. With our Adaptive approach, you ll enjoy the work-life balance that suits you best, thanks to remote, hybrid and flexible working practices. We currently have Systems Engineering opportunities across our sites in Salisbury, Bristol, Farnborough, Malvern, Portsmouth and Lincoln. If you re interested in joining us - now or in the future - we d love to hear from you. If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we ll be in contact. If we don t have a role that s right for you at the moment, we ll keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future. What do our Systems Engineers do? Systems Engineering is a key technical discipline within QinetiQ. In fact, many of the chief engineers and other technical leads supporting areas of our business are Systems Engineers. Their expertise covers everything from the use of different lifecycle models and development methods (e.g. agile and model-based Systems Engineering), to the use of specific tools and notations. Day to day, they conduct requirements engineering, architecting, design, integration and test, evaluation and acceptance, and through-life support. Varied career paths are therefore part of life at QinetiQ. You could specialise in a key skill or particular domain, or work on Systems Engineering across the business. With increasing demand for Systems Engineers across our international business, overseas opportunities are also a possibility. Secondments and other international working arrangements may be available with our subsidiaries in Australia, the USA, Canada, several European countries and the Middle East. New to Systems Engineering? In your first role or have some experience in Systems Engineering? Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit Systems Engineers with specific skillsets and areas of application, such as Systems Architects, Combat Systems Engineers and Secured Navigation Systems Engineers. Opportunities for mid-career Systems Engineers If you re a mid-career professional working in industry or the armed forces, you ll be applying your expertise right from day one. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training. Opportunities for highly experienced Systems Engineers As a senior Systems Engineer, you can expect specialist training (which may include conference attendance and paper presentation, for example), and targeted mentoring to develop specific technical skills. If you have senior management potential, we ll spot and nurture it. However, to progress to more senior roles, you ll need to be an active member of an appropriate professional body, Our Fellowship scheme recognises and develops professionals with high-level, specialist technical expertise. Key points QinetiQ offers varied, rewarding and interesting careers across a range of locations in the UK and overseas. We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land, Maritime, ISTAR, Weapons and Cyber Systems Engineering throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal. We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you ll have access to formal training, mentoring, assisted self-development and on the job training. Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority. With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working. Why we re different Our people. Our employees make the critical difference to customers by providing unique answers which combine technical expertise, deep domain knowledge and rigorous independent thinking. Our independence. QinetiQ is not a manufacturer, and we stand apart from the supply chain. It s our rigorous independent thinking that helps our customers achieve their goals. Our breadth of capability. Our customers face challenges that define the modern world. They know we are uniquely placed to understand these issues and work with them to ensure the success of their mission or reach their objectives. Our relationships with customers. Our prized possession is trust. Customers around the world rely on the drive and dedication of our people to help them meet their goals - often in environments where there is no second chance for failure. Our partnerships. We use partnerships and alliances to accelerate compelling business development strategies and sustainable earnings growth. By licensing our intellectual property we reduce implementation and sales risk, and speed up time-to-market by using third party sales channels. Why join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. You ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here. Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more. About QinetiQ As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role. Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.
Land Radar Product System Design AuthorityProduct System Design AuthorityWould you like to play a critical role which is responsible for ensuring product integrity for current in-service products? We currently have a vacancy for a Product System Design Authority at our site in Cowes.As a Product System Design Authority, you will be accountable for the safety of the products through technical leadership of the delivery teams, owning technical risks where required, and being responsible for the design integrity and safety for Land Radar products and services offered, you will be providing the technical leadership to the Land Radar teams involved in product bids and campaigns, by applying technical expertise to create innovative design and solution responses to requests for information as well as overseeing and mentoring systems engineers within in the Subsector.This role will provide you with the opportunity of working on the next product enhancement for Commander systems developing product capability. The Commander project which is high profile will give you greater exposure within the wider BAE Systems business.This can be a remote working role with visits to site as and when required.Your main responsibilities as a Product System Design Authority will involve:Technical ownership of the land radar system product requirements, operational performance and radar behavioursOwning the system definition, defining the requirements, interfaces and trade-offs required to meet the product, programme, business and customer operational benefitsEnsuring the products meet all contractual, regulatory and legislative requirementsLeading the Land Radar teams and guide the technical design processes and resultant solutions; retaining focus on the technical compliance, system complexity, 'design for' trade-offs and schedule constraintsDeveloping and owning the product plans; working closely with Chief Technologist to ensure the technology pushes and pulls required are aligned with the technology planEnsuring the product plans are in-line with Radar strategy, utilising the common technologiesLeading internal design reviews for the systems. Act of the technical focus point for all LCM and external reviews, preparing and presenting technical aspects to those involved as requiredWorking in conjunction with the other SDAs ensuring that information and experience are spread amongst the community and adequate challenge is given to plans and design principles.Being the technical lead through involvement in and support of winning business and bid management activitiesYour skills and qualifications:Degree qualified in a relevant areas and/or proven experienceSignificant knowledge of Radar Systems or similar complex military equipmentKnowledge and experience of Lifecycle Management, Risk Analysis and Management, Reliability, Maintainability and LogisticsGood understanding of compliance with regards to engineering policies and processesRelevant knowledge of the competitors, their product ranges and future capability enhancementsChartered Engineer is highly desirableWhat we're looking for in you:You can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with subordinates, colleagues, clients and customers at all levels and can explain difficult technical subject matters to non-specialists and other engineers making you an excellent team leader/player. You are rational, a real problem solver and can assess risks both technical, project and business related. Your capable of maintaining control of the higher-level needs allowing you to work independently with minimal supervision and have a can-do, enthusiastic attitude and enquiring mind with a flexible approach & openness to involvement in all aspects of the team's work.Location: CowesSalary: CompetitiveBenefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive."At BAE Systems we are committed to supporting work life balance for all our employees and embrace a range of modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance. Flexibility provisions vary by role, but include; hybrid working arrangements, flexible working patterns and shift working."Flexible Working: At Maritime Services, we embrace flexible and modern working arrangements and feel this is an important part of the benefits that we have on offer. It helps us to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role can be undertaken either full time, part time, job share, flexible hours or we would welcome your suggestions for how we could make this role fit your circumstances.BAE SystemsBAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.Maritime ServicesJoin us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us. Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the businessFrom our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there's Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away!Join us and the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists. For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion work, please click here.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/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.#LI-JP1Job EngineeringPrimary LocationGB-ENG-IOW-CowesClosing Date 13/Dec/21, 5:59:00 PM
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Land Radar Product System Design AuthorityProduct System Design AuthorityWould you like to play a critical role which is responsible for ensuring product integrity for current in-service products? We currently have a vacancy for a Product System Design Authority at our site in Cowes.As a Product System Design Authority, you will be accountable for the safety of the products through technical leadership of the delivery teams, owning technical risks where required, and being responsible for the design integrity and safety for Land Radar products and services offered, you will be providing the technical leadership to the Land Radar teams involved in product bids and campaigns, by applying technical expertise to create innovative design and solution responses to requests for information as well as overseeing and mentoring systems engineers within in the Subsector.This role will provide you with the opportunity of working on the next product enhancement for Commander systems developing product capability. The Commander project which is high profile will give you greater exposure within the wider BAE Systems business.This can be a remote working role with visits to site as and when required.Your main responsibilities as a Product System Design Authority will involve:Technical ownership of the land radar system product requirements, operational performance and radar behavioursOwning the system definition, defining the requirements, interfaces and trade-offs required to meet the product, programme, business and customer operational benefitsEnsuring the products meet all contractual, regulatory and legislative requirementsLeading the Land Radar teams and guide the technical design processes and resultant solutions; retaining focus on the technical compliance, system complexity, 'design for' trade-offs and schedule constraintsDeveloping and owning the product plans; working closely with Chief Technologist to ensure the technology pushes and pulls required are aligned with the technology planEnsuring the product plans are in-line with Radar strategy, utilising the common technologiesLeading internal design reviews for the systems. Act of the technical focus point for all LCM and external reviews, preparing and presenting technical aspects to those involved as requiredWorking in conjunction with the other SDAs ensuring that information and experience are spread amongst the community and adequate challenge is given to plans and design principles.Being the technical lead through involvement in and support of winning business and bid management activitiesYour skills and qualifications:Degree qualified in a relevant areas and/or proven experienceSignificant knowledge of Radar Systems or similar complex military equipmentKnowledge and experience of Lifecycle Management, Risk Analysis and Management, Reliability, Maintainability and LogisticsGood understanding of compliance with regards to engineering policies and processesRelevant knowledge of the competitors, their product ranges and future capability enhancementsChartered Engineer is highly desirableWhat we're looking for in you:You can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with subordinates, colleagues, clients and customers at all levels and can explain difficult technical subject matters to non-specialists and other engineers making you an excellent team leader/player. You are rational, a real problem solver and can assess risks both technical, project and business related. Your capable of maintaining control of the higher-level needs allowing you to work independently with minimal supervision and have a can-do, enthusiastic attitude and enquiring mind with a flexible approach & openness to involvement in all aspects of the team's work.Location: CowesSalary: CompetitiveBenefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive."At BAE Systems we are committed to supporting work life balance for all our employees and embrace a range of modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance. Flexibility provisions vary by role, but include; hybrid working arrangements, flexible working patterns and shift working."Flexible Working: At Maritime Services, we embrace flexible and modern working arrangements and feel this is an important part of the benefits that we have on offer. It helps us to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role can be undertaken either full time, part time, job share, flexible hours or we would welcome your suggestions for how we could make this role fit your circumstances.BAE SystemsBAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.Maritime ServicesJoin us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us. Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the businessFrom our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there's Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away!Join us and the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists. For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion work, please click here.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/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.#LI-JP1Job EngineeringPrimary LocationGB-ENG-IOW-CowesClosing Date 13/Dec/21, 5:59:00 PM
