Job Description
Principal Mechanical Engineer – Radar Systems | BAE Systems | UK | SC Eligible
We're currently supporting BAE Systems on a requirement for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation radar technologies.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership position within a highly secure engineering environment, ideal for someone with deep expertise across mechanical design, analysis, and integration of complex systems.
The Role:
BPSS with SC (can be attained after starting) – Subject to ITAR
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
We're currently supporting BAE Systems on a requirement for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation radar technologies.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership position within a highly secure engineering environment, ideal for someone with deep expertise across mechanical design, analysis, and integration of complex systems.
The Role:
- Lead mechanical engineering activity across advanced radar development programmes
- Provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical & CAD engineers
- Own design, build, integration, and test of complex mechanical systems
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (e.g. FEA, CFD, Structures, Thermal)
- Support engineering lifecycle from requirements through to in-service support
- Strong background in mechanical design & system integration
- Experience with composite materials and structural behaviour
- Proven use of FEA / CFD / modelling & simulation tools
- Knowledge of shock, vibration, and dynamic loading environments
- Familiarity with engineering standards & full lifecycle delivery
- Experience leading teams / work packages within engineering projects
- Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership capability
- CEng (or equivalent experience) desirable
- Experience with SAP PDM or similar tools beneficial
- Working within a secure defence / radar engineering programme
- High level of technical ownership and influence
- Opportunity to shape future radar products
- Must be eligible for SC clearance (UK residency required)
BPSS with SC (can be attained after starting) – Subject to ITAR
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
