Senior Low Observables Engineer

Senior Low Observables Engineer

Do you have a real passion for electromagnetics and advanced computation techniques? Would you like to actively support the development of the Low Observable (LO) aspects of our current and next generation airborne platforms? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Low Observables Engineer at our site in Warton/Filton.

As a Senior Low Observables Engineer, you will be working within a specialist team where you will develop experience and expertise in applying Electromagnetic principles to the design of the LO aspects of our airborne platforms. You will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from a wide-range of technical experts in the wider Airframe team.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to interact with and learn from a wide-range of technical experts and to develop a fulfilling career and personally rewarding experience across all aspects of the lifecycle within a supportive team environment.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Low Observables Engineer will involve:

Supporting your team in the delivery of the team objectives in accordance with time, cost and quality,

Supporting the definition of the Low Observable (LO) elements of vehicle configuration options,

Participating in the design of the LO elements of vehicle design,

Supporting the specification, monitoring, and analysis of Radar Cross Section (RCS) tests and InfraRed (IR) tests to support LO design activities,

Carrying out theoretical and analytical RCS and IR computations to support LO Design activities,

Responsible for leading/ guiding a small team,

Responsible for applying relevant engineering and design standards and processes.

Your skills and qualifications:

Degree STEM subject (Physics, Mathematics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Modelling) or equivalent experience/product expertise

An understanding of the overall systems engineering lifecycle

Experience working within a large, complex, multi-project environment

Knowledge of and understanding of Design IT tools e.g. CAD systems

Understanding of electromagnetics - desirable

What we're looking for in you:

You will have a real passion for this field and a desire to develop a career as an engineering specialist in this area. You will have an aptitude for technical problem solving and decision making with excellent communication skills and an ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

Location: Warton/Filton

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

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