Radar Systems In-Service Support Engineer
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as a Senior Radar Systems In-Service Support Engineer, where you'll be pivotal in maintaining the operational effectiveness and reliability of deployed naval radar equipment. Leverage your engineering expertise to tackle complex challenges and ensure seamless system interoperability in a dynamic defence environment.
// Key Responsibilities
- Sustain deployed naval radar equipment, focusing on operation, reliability, and obsolescence management.
- Provide expert support for complex electro-mechanical components and system interoperability.
- Resolve diverse engineering issues using broad hardware, software, and systems technical knowledge.
- Conduct engineering and fault investigations, collaborating with stakeholders.
- Ideal role for individuals with product support, development, or manufacturing backgrounds.
- Requires a strong understanding of Systems Engineering within an In-Service Support context.
// Role Specification
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Radar Systems In-Service Support Engineer to join our team in Great Baddow. This role is crucial for sustaining the operation, reliability, and obsolescence management of deployed naval radar equipment.
Role Responsibilities:
- Sustain the operation, reliability, and obsolescence management of deployed naval radar equipment.
- Support complex electro-mechanical components to maintain effective radar functionality and cross-system interoperability within an In-Service environment.
- Leverage broad hardware, software, and system technical knowledge, practical experience, and established engineering processes and methodologies.
- Address varied engineering scenarios, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational continuity.
- Apply Systems Engineering techniques and governance to resolve engineering issues for the sustained operation and maintenance of naval radar equipment.
- Compile technical reports and accompanying presentations.
- Undertake engineering and fault investigations, providing resolutions across legacy electrical and mechanical radar sub-systems and system interfaces.
- Engage in engineering liaison with partner, supplier, equipment OEMs, and customer stakeholders, articulating and addressing technical queries and issues.
- Conduct technical reviews of engineering reports and documentation in accordance with business, legislative, and customer requirements.
- Undertake technical feasibility studies and estimates for radar In-Service Support activities.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Broad engineering background with a strong understanding of electro-mechanical/electronic components, hardware/software interaction, and system technical knowledge and processes.
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering (e.g., ISO 15288) within an In-Service Support environment, particularly in the context of operational, maintenance, and logistics principles.
- Experience providing remote support to complex systems and equipment used in a deployed operational environment, engaging with customer and end-user stakeholders.
- Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
About the Team:
You will be part of the Radar Support Team, a small, responsive team with a strong, supportive culture. We deliver In-Service Support for complex naval radar systems in an operational environment, facing varied challenges and supporting advanced military radar under long-term commitments. You will work within a close-knit, multi-disciplinary team focused on sustaining deployed systems while contributing to the evolution of current and next-generation radar capabilities.
BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.