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Senior Microwave Specialist

Employer
BAE Systems
Location
Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
3 Apr 2019
Reference
00050832

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Discipline
Other
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

Senior Microwave Specialist

Would you like to work for the BAE Systems Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) centre of excellence for research, development and manufacture of low observable materials and micro and nano scale technologies? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Microwave Specialist at our site in Towcester.

The Microwave Materials capability has been at the forefront of microwave material design and manufacture for over 60 years and you will join our team of experts working on the design and development of radar absorbent materials, radar transparent materials and specialist antenna products for exploitation through the on-site manufacturing facility. We also undertake research into novel materials and provide a consultancy service to platform providers both within and external to BAE Systems.

As a Senior Microwave Specialist, you will be required to maintain and help expand the Electromagnetics capability within the ATS Microwave Materials business through the development of new and emerging technologies including antenna integration and disruptive electronics.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Microwave Specialist will involve:

Representing the company as a technical specialist in the field of Microwave Engineering

Supporting the development of new technologies to help grow the business in line with ambitious growth plans

Maintaining and building on the Electromagnetic test & measurement facilities at the Towcester site in line with strategic requirements

Working with other ATS specialists to provide expertise and support to key programmes

Building direct customer and stakeholder relationships to assist in ensuring effective project delivery and identifying new business opportunities in line with the ATS business strategy

Leading development projects requiring the design of low observable solutions and specialised conformal antennas

Your skills and qualifications as a Senior Microwave Specialist:

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific / engineering discipline

A sound understanding of Microwave Engineering or Electromagnetic theory and principles

Proven track record in product design and development

Excellent communication and report writing skills

Electromagnetic 3D simulation experience including antenna design would be advantageous

What we're looking for in you:

You will be an excellent communicator to enable you to build and maintain good working relationships and networks with the wider Engineering community both within the business and externally. You will have good problem-solving skills with the ability to provide effective solutions to current and future needs.

Location: Towcester

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.

Company

At BAE Systems we serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us, in a corporate culture that is performance driven and values led.

We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. We help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information.

We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Facts and Figures

  • Global defence supplier and world-leading innovator
  • Established positions in air, maritime and land domains
  • Growing position in cyber security
  • Principal markets – US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia
  • 89,600 employees in over 40 countries
  • Customers in around 80 countries
  • 2020 sales of £20,862m
  • £1,700 invested in training per employee in 2020
  • £11bn spent with 21,000 directly-contracted suppliers

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