Research Engineer

Job description

Research Engineer

Would you like to work within an exciting and varied research and development role providing technical services for both defence and commercial projects? We currently have a vacancy for a Research Engineer at our site in Great Baddow, Chelmsford.

As a Research Engineer, you will be working as part of the Applied Intelligence Laboratories (AI Labs), providing research, development, consultancy, specialist manufacturing and technical services for Applied Intelligence and other BAE Systems businesses . This department works with technologies such as: radio frequency, optical systems, antennas, electromagnetics, ultrasonic acoustic techniques and communication systems.

This role will provide you with intellectually stimulating and challenging activities within a friendly environment. The projects are very unique and span across a broad spectrum of different topics and customers.

Your main responsibilities as a Research Engineer will involve:

Research and development activities such as: design; modelling & simulation; proof of concept experimentation; laboratory demonstration; prototype development; functional & environmental testing; and device/system manufacture

Preparing written reports and presentations as part of customer deliverables

Developing and maintaining key business relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and external institutions (including academia) to support awareness of the state-of-the-art and potential new business opportunities

Developing new ideas that either align to AI Labs core technical strategy or provide potential for “game changing” capability

Promoting the technical excellence of AI Labs through generation of patents and external publicity in scientific journals and / or the press

Supporting the preparation of high quality, innovative bids to prospective customers (internal BAE Systems and external customers aligned to security & defence or in adjacent markets)

Your skills and qualifications as a Research Engineer:

Essential:

Degree within a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline or equivalent qualification or experience

Background within science/engineering with experience of working in a science/engineering or technology based environment, typically on complex, multi-disciplinary projects

Desirable:

Experience working within one of the following areas: radio frequency, electronic and optical systems, antennas, electromagnetics, high power RF source design, ultrasonic acoustic techniques, communication systems or system modelling

Member of professional body or chartered scientist/engineer status

What we're looking for in you:

You will have a strong problem solving and analytical ability to enable you to successfully research and develop solutions to complex issues. You must also possess excellent communication skills to effectively articulate technical information to a variety of stakeholders.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Great Baddow, Chelmsford

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.

Applied Intelligence Ltd

We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cybercrime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations.

We do this using our unique set of solutions, systems, experience and processes - often collecting and analysing huge volumes of data. These, combined with our Cyber Special forces - some of the most skilled people in the world, enable us to defend against cyber-attacks, fraud and financial crime, enable intelligence-led policing and solve complex data problems.

We employ over 4,000 people across 18 countries in the Americas, APAC, UK and EMEA.

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.

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