Chief Engineer

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Chief Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for a Chief Engineer (Active Inceptor Systems) based at our site in Rochester, within the Engineering organisation.

Working within our Electronics Systems Sector, the role is required to provide domain expertise across the entire lifecycle. As Chief Engineer you will work in close alignment with the Head of Engineering and report to the Deputy Engineering Director.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to provide proactive support and coaching to the Product Group at all levels and from pre-bid through to production/support

Your Main Responsibilities As a Chief Engineer Will Involve

• Ensure that Technical Marketing activities are appropriate to develop technology that delivers both product and technology roadmaps
• Work closely with the Head of Engineering and Product Line Director to define and agree overall strategies – and implement them
• Remain up to date with key technology developments and roadmaps relating to the domain
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships with technology strategic partners, customers and working groups
• Support the execution of development programmes by providing proactive coaching and promoting sound engineering practices with consideration of cost/schedule impacts
• Manage the level of product knowledge and know-how within the Product Group
• Contribute to the application and evolution of Rochester Engineering processes as part of the Chief Engineers group
• Support the Head of Engineering with ensuring that lifecycle management activities are applied appropriately to all activities within the Product Group
• Provide Product Safety Certificate (PSC) authorisation for delivered products
• Provide Design Approval for agreed programmes
  

Your Skills And Qualifications

• Deep technical understanding of Airborne Electro-Mechanical products and able to review at an appropriate level all related disciplines
• Experience in the certification of Safety Critical Systems
• Evidence of coaching numerous Engineers throughout their career journeys across the organisation
• Pragmatic application of sound Engineering principles to support the business
• Has held a Design Authority or equivalent role throughout the whole development lifecycle
• Qualification to Degree/HNC level in an engineering related discipline
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in different areas bringing a breadth as well as depth to the role
• Direct experience working with Active Inceptor Systems
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent status
  

What We’re Looking For In You

• High level of integrity and ability to make difficult decisions
• Passionate for success with a can-do attitude
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
• Proven strength in organisational and personal communication skills
  

Location: Rochester

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.

Electronic Systems

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you’ll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You’ll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference to people’s lives.

At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.

For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion work, please click here.

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Job

Engineering

Primary Location

GB-ENG-KEN-Rochester

Closing Date

08/Oct/21, 11:59:00 PM