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Job Title: System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer
Salary Dependant on experience

We are looking for a System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer for a world leading Maritime system company
As a System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer you will be working alongside integrator
engineering and project teams to produce electrical and mechanical drawings. This role is based in Redhill, Surrey.


* A minimum qualification HND/HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent, along with proven
knowledge of and adherence to EU directives electrical safety and compliance.
* Experienced in electrical / systems design desirable.
* Experience in electrical engineering regulatory environment for electrical installations
including BS7671 wiring regulations (18th edition) and the Electricity at Work Act.
advantageous
* Proficient in the use of recognised drawing standards, including Knowledge of BS888
2017
* Familiarity with relevant technical standards is required for both EMC and LVD
* Ability to develop design concepts from first principles with proven engineering design
skills and strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques and material properties.
* Knowledge of electrical enclosure (control panels and 19" racks) manufacturing
techniques.
* Ability to produce high quality drawings (2D and 3D) using a CAD tool of choice
to ISO standards.
* Production of STEP files for transfer to customer/clients as required.
* Able to take a rough mechanical design and turn into a refined drawing outputs.
* Ability to produce Visio drawings as required to assist with other company needs.
* Experienced user of a CAD package such as AutoCAD. Ideally experience of an Electrical
CAD package e.g. SEE Electrical / ETAP.
* Taking ownership and seeing through to completion.
* Judgement required to ensure correct priority level is attached to work commitments.


Experience/Skills/Qualifications of a System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer
* Experience in production of electronic and mechanical drawings at
a significant quantity.
* Ability to work hard, show tenacity, proactively work on own initiative, solve problems
using own judgement, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results.
* Must hold, or have the ability to achieve SC Security Clearance - Full UK passport holder
* The ability to produce a high standard of work which meets or exceeds customer's
requirements.
* Must be able to to Travel and work in Redhill

**Date Posted:**
**Country:**
United Kingdom
**Location:**
GBR01:Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NA
**Position Role Type:**
Unspecified
**Job Title- System Design Authority**
**Location-Harlow**
**Contract-Permanent**
**Hours-Fulltime 37 hrs**
**Raytheon UK**
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
The manufacture of Control Actuation Systems, Guidance Electronic Units and Power Products. The UK's only Global Factory for UK & US missile programmes.
The provision of GPS Anti-Jamming systems across domains. Raytheon UK's long heritage of AJ GPS Technology can be found on land, air and maritime platforms.
Dedicated high volume Space Grade manufacturing facility with CCA lines qualified for Space, all supported by a highly skilled experienced workforce.
**Summary of Role:**
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and high performing Principal Systems Engineer to work within the Raytheon Assured Position Navigation and Timing (APNT) Engineering team, part of the wider Systems & Products business unit, to produce Digital GPS Anti-Jam Systems and Alternative Navigation Solutions for the military market.
The role will provide Design Authority expertise across Raytheon's range of APNT products, providing technical direction across the product lifecycle, from requirements capture, Analysis, Design through testing, qualification and certification activities, release to volume production and ongoing product sustainability.
**Main Duties:**
The role will report directly to the Senior Project Engineering Manager APNT, providing Technical Leadership and Direction for the Engineering team, with Design Authority responsibility for their assigned products and support in generating a development strategy and road maps for the APNT team.
The candidate will Support our Business Development and Capture team regarding customer support and technical / product strategy discussions. Responsible for leading the technical input for Bids and Proposals and Production of Engineering Estimates will assist in the successful capture of new business.
Working closely with our Customers and the System Engineering Team to develop and shape the technical requirements design, generation of technical documentation and then manage these requirements through the design lifecycle in order to meet the requirements set during product development.
Working with our experienced design team, industry experts and interfacing to our suppliers you will be solving complex technical problems on new and existing GPS Anti-Jam Products. As well as providing Engineering representation to production IPT (Integrated Product Team) regards to investigating production queries, obsolescence management and phasing of change management.
Responsible for all technical design reviews and qualification, verification, validation, and certification of our designs ensures that we meet the highest standard the customer expects of Raytheon Products.Raytheon invests heavily in Research & Development for existing and new products within the APNT division.
You will supporting and mentoring our junior engineers through their activities to ensure the teams growth and future success.
**Essential**
+ Product development experience at team lead level
+ Good knowledge of high speed digital design (up to GHz), electro-mechanical and / or thermal product design within harsh environments.
+ Understanding of RF concepts and techniques for analogue signals to 2GHz.
+ Design of circuits in analogue and digital, with exposure to FPGA or DSP control.
+ Experience of interfacing designs into established systems
+ Proven experience and demonstrable achievement in systems engineering principles with regards product development
+ Experience in Product Qualification, for EMC, Environmental requirements.
+ Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills, willing to take ownership as well as positively contributing within cross-disciplined teams.
+ Able to prioritise and manage their tasks and the engineering team activities to ensure all are completed to time and schedule whilst ensure the required design process and quality is maintained
+ Experience in interpretation of customer specs and end use environments.
+ Ability to develop hardware concepts efficiently from limited or vague customer requirements and communicate potential solutions.
+ Experience with generation of technical documentation at all levels.
+ Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Europe and the US.
+ Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics) or similar industry certification.
+ Eligible or current holder of SC security clearance.
**Desirable**
+ Design Authority experience for System Product development
+ Experience with interfacing to RF circuitry and high speed D/A /A/D conversion
+ Experience in schematic, and PCB layout tools, and Electronics simulation environments.( e.g. Mentor, Matlab, LT Spice, Hyperlynx and Systemvision or equivalents)
+ Knowledge of Firmware development, design and test using suitable toolsets (i.e. Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim)
+ Product Quality Testing and Certification.
+ Experience of working with Industry standard toolsets for requirement capture, design and task management (e.g. DOORs, Microsoft Project).
+ Knowledge of GNSS systems and receiver characteristics
+ Experience with SysMl or UML in a Systems Engineering environment
+ Understands the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
*Please note, any offers made for this position will be conditional until contract award, expected in May *
**Benefits**
+ Competitive salaries.
+ 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
+ Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
+ Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
+ 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
+ Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
+ Enhanced sick pay.
+ Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
+ Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
+ Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
**Work Culture**
+ 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
+ Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
+ Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
+ A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
+ Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.
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System Design Engineer - Secure Maritime & Defence Projects
Redhill, Surrey | 5 Days Onsite
Up to £55,000 per annum
DV Clearance - Must be eligible

About the Role:

• Produce high-quality electrical and mechanical drawings for secure government and maritime projects

• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to develop design concepts and refine mechanical designs

• Ensure compliance with EU directives and relevant technical standards in a regulated environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Create 2D/3D CAD drawings, STEP files, and Visio diagrams to ISO standards

• Apply knowledge of electrical safety, BS7671 wiring regulations, and manufacturing techniques for control panels and racks

• Take ownership of projects, proactively solving problems and managing priorities under changing conditions

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum HND/HNC qualification or apprenticeship with five years' electrical/systems design experience

• Proficient in CAD software, such as AutoCAD and preferably electrical CAD tools (SEE Electrical, ETAP)

• Experience in producing compliant drawings within a regulated electrical engineering environment

Desirable Attributes:

• Familiarity with BS888 2017 and standards for EMC and LVD

• Knowledge of electrical enclosure manufacturing and material properties

• Ability to recommend CAD software solutions and contribute to continuous improvement

Why Join?

• Work on critical infrastructure projects supporting national security and maritime operations

• Join a stable, profitable organisation with strong growth prospects

• Develop your expertise in a niche engineering role with significant responsibility and autonomy

Apply today to contribute your design expertise to impactful, mission-critical projects.

Job Title: Power System Design Lead

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £85,700 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

Put yourself into a dynamic Power System Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supply system from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails

• Motor drives, control, and positioning systems, EMC management and verification

• Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated sub-contractor development programmes

• Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations

• Generate design documentation and technical reports and provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team

• Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and contributing to progress, peer, and design reviews

Your Skills and Experiences

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject

• Comprehensive/expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas;

• Specification or design of electrical power systems including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioning including linear and switch-mode supplies

• Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards, and ideally EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411

• Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink would be beneficial as would some awareness of SysML

• Gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety

• A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment

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 Power System Design Team:

At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products.

Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We’re on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs – your future starts here.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Power System Design Lead

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £85,700 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

Put yourself into a dynamic Power System Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supply system from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails

• Motor drives, control, and positioning systems, EMC management and verification

• Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated sub-contractor development programmes

• Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations

• Generate design documentation and technical reports and provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team

• Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and contributing to progress, peer, and design reviews

Your Skills and Experiences

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject

• Comprehensive/expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas;

• Specification or design of electrical power systems including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioning including linear and switch-mode supplies

• Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards, and ideally EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411

• Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink would be beneficial as would some awareness of SysML

• Gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety

• A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment

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 Power System Design Team:

At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products.

Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We’re on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs – your future starts here.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Power System Design Lead

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £85,700 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

Put yourself into a dynamic Power System Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supply system from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails

• Motor drives, control, and positioning systems, EMC management and verification

• Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated sub-contractor development programmes

• Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations

• Generate design documentation and technical reports and provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team

• Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and contributing to progress, peer, and design reviews

Your Skills and Experiences

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject

• Comprehensive/expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas;

• Specification or design of electrical power systems including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioning including linear and switch-mode supplies

• Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards, and ideally EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411

• Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink would be beneficial as would some awareness of SysML

• Gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety

• A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment

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 Power System Design Team:

At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products.

Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We’re on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs – your future starts here.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Power System Design Lead

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £85,700 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

Put yourself into a dynamic Power System Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supply system from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails

• Motor drives, control, and positioning systems, EMC management and verification

• Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated sub-contractor development programmes

• Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations

• Generate design documentation and technical reports and provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team

• Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and contributing to progress, peer, and design reviews

Your Skills and Experiences

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject

• Comprehensive/expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas;

• Specification or design of electrical power systems including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioning including linear and switch-mode supplies

• Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards, and ideally EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411

• Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink would be beneficial as would some awareness of SysML

• Gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety

• A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment

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 Power System Design Team:

At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products.

Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We’re on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs – your future starts here.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

#LI-RB1

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Job Title: Power System Design Lead

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £85,700 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

Put yourself into a dynamic Power System Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supply system from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails

• Motor drives, control, and positioning systems, EMC management and verification

• Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated sub-contractor development programmes

• Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations

• Generate design documentation and technical reports and provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team

• Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and contributing to progress, peer, and design reviews

Your Skills and Experiences

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject

• Comprehensive/expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas;

• Specification or design of electrical power systems including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioning including linear and switch-mode supplies

• Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards, and ideally EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411

• Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink would be beneficial as would some awareness of SysML

• Gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety

• A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment

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 Power System Design Team:

At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products.

Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We’re on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs – your future starts here.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Power System Design Lead

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £85,700 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

Put yourself into a dynamic Power System Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supply system from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails

• Motor drives, control, and positioning systems, EMC management and verification

• Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated sub-contractor development programmes

• Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations

• Generate design documentation and technical reports and provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team

• Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and contributing to progress, peer, and design reviews

Your Skills and Experiences

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject

• Comprehensive/expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas;

• Specification or design of electrical power systems including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioning including linear and switch-mode supplies

• Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards, and ideally EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411

• Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink would be beneficial as would some awareness of SysML

• Gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety

• A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment

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 Power System Design Team:

At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products.

Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We’re on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs – your future starts here.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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