Hardware Team Leader
// Role Summary
Lead a team of hardware engineers in the development of safety-critical defence technology, including Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays and Flight Controls. This role involves managing work packages, cost, schedule, and providing technical leadership to support production demands.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage and provide technical leadership to a team of experienced hardware engineers.
- Oversee production support for safety-critical technology like displays and flight controls.
- Manage work packages, cost, schedule, risk, and opportunities.
- Ensure adherence to company processes and provide technical governance.
- Drive continuous improvement and report task status to project management.
// Role Specification
About BAE Systems
Join BAE Systems and become part of a global network dedicated to pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. You'll be instrumental in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions, shaping a safer future.
The Role: Hardware Team Leader
As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled hardware engineers responsible for supporting our production programs. Your focus will be on critical products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors, and other associated safety-critical technology.
Core Duties
- Provide managerial and technical leadership to an electronics design team.
- Manage work packages, including cost, schedule, risk, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure engineering support meets program demands.
- Ensure adherence to company processes and provide technical governance.
- Lead cost and performance trade-offs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Report task status and technical maturity to project management.
- Liaise with functional management to review resourcing needs.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated high performance in leadership and management of engineering teams throughout a full product development lifecycle.
- Proven experience with cost and planning management tools, optimising solutions, and minimising impacts from dependencies.
- Experience in design, identifying improvements to working practices, and team skill development.
- Focus on root cause analysis, target areas for improvement, failure reduction, and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
Desirable Experience
- Experience with Safety Critical Systems.
- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
- Experience with work-package management tools such as MSP or JIRA.
The Team and Opportunity
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on formulating and optimising innovative hardware engineering solutions for cutting-edge projects. This role offers the opportunity to advance your career within the defence industry in a diverse and experienced team environment.
Why BAE Systems?
BAE Systems offers a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Benefit from lifelong learning, meaningful work, and the chance to grow your career with confidence. Enjoy rewards tailored to your needs, support for your wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle within a supportive culture that fosters belonging and pride in making a difference.
Inclusivity at BAE Systems
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and is vital to our work.
Security and Export Control
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may restrict the roles you are eligible for. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.
Application Information
The closing date for this vacancy is 31st July 2026. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so please submit your application as soon as possible.