Lead Electromagnetics Engineer

Job description

Lead Electromagnetics Engineer

Would you like to work within an interesting role supporting in the Air Sector? We currently have a vacancy for a Lead Electromagnetics Engineer at our site in Warton.

As a Lead Electromagnetics Engineer, you will be working within a close knit team of 15, supporting the testing environment. You will be involved in testing aircrafts, testing small and large samples. The Lead Electromagnetics Engineer will be required to transmit very big radio frequencies to see what happens along with some computational modelling.

This role will provide you with a wide range, working closely with multiple functions and multiples disciplines. You will be given the opportunity for exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines and fields.

Your main responsibilities as a Lead Electromagnetics Engineer will involve:

Supporting your team in the delivery of the team objectives in accordance with time, cost and quality.

Supporting design and development of our products using EM modelling / measurement techniques

Support the maintenance and development of our capabilities (e.g. test facilities, IT infrastrure and IT toolsets)

Supporting the specification and procurement of new or replacement capabilities.

Support the provision of Electromagnetics specialist advice to the wider BAE Systems business.

Your skills and qualifications:

Degree in STEM related subject Physics, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Modelling, Systems Engineering

Additional relevant knowledge, experience and product expertise can offset the normal qualification requirements.

Essential

Ideally you will have a degree/ working towards a degree within industry in one of the following:

Physics, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Modelling, Systems Engineering

Additional relevant knowledge, experience and product expertise can offset the normal qualification requirements.

Familiar with the overall systems engineering lifecycle

Possess a strong aptitude for technical problem-solving and decision-making.

Desirable

It is desirable that you will be familiar with IT Tools e.g. CAD systems, control software.

Familiar with electromagnetic principles.

0-2 years' experience is required.

What we're looking for in you:

You must have an excellent desire for personal learning and development. You will possess the ability to operate in a large, complex multi-project environment.

Location: Warton

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: 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.

BAE Systems

BAE 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.

BAE Systems Air

BAE Systems Air brings together the company's international capabilities and expertise to respond to customers' current and future requirements, and compete for international export and collaborative opportunities. In the UK, BAE Systems Air has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

BAE Systems Air has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. Training is a key enabler to delivering military capability, and at BAE Systems we bring together our expertise in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions into a powerful combination for our military customers around the world.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to provide our customers with the capabilities and intelligence that really matters.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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.