This role is for 2 Principal Mechanical Engineers to support BAE Systems on a next generation Radar Programme. Based out of their sites in Cowes, Great Baddow or Broad Oak.

70 per hour Umbrella - inside IR35 

4 days onsite initially to start, then 2-3 days a week onsite when embedded. Can be at either 3 sites closest to home. 

6 month contract - likely extension 

Job spec: 

The Principal Mechanical Engineer is a key role that leads the mechanical engineering aspects of the development of new radar technologies. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, this role must have an expert general mechanical knowledge with experience in the design, build, integration and test of complex mechanical systems.

The holder will themselves be a subject matter expert in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering, for example,

Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Structures or Thermal Systems. They may also hold Mechanical Design Authority for the Future Radar Products.

Experience and knowledge of the design, build, test and use of composite structural materials is essential.

Familiarity with the use of relevant modelling and simulation tools for analysis of structure behaviours

under static and dynamic load, shock and vibration is essential

Experience and knowledge of the design and implementation of mechanical systems

Familiarity with the content, applicability and use of relevant Standards is highly desirable

Experience and knowledge of engineering lifecycles from requirements capture and derivation to in-service support is highly desirable.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

Provide leadership, direction and technical expertise to a small team of mechanical/CAD engineers working on the development of new radar products

Organise and oversee work packages within the project

Effectively liaise with the project engineering manager, the project manager and the project technical

authority in pursuance of the project aims

Review work of the mechanical engineering team, guide and coach the team appropriately

Subject matter expert in at least one area of the Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Being a strong influencer in the Mechanical Engineering community, embracing change and continuous

improvement throughout the organisation.

Implement design changes.

Updating and complying with company standards, processes and guidelines.

Provide input into engineering estimates

Proficient in the use of SAP PDM tool for maintaining and updating design data