Senior Electromagnetics Engineer at BAE Systems

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

47683.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electromagnetics, Systems Engineering, Radar Cross Section, Low Observable Design, Analytical Computations, Multidisciplinary Team Guidance, Engineering Standards, CAD Systems, Computational Electromagnetic Modelling, Radio Frequency Antenna Design, Electromagnetics Materials Characterisation, RCS Experimental Methods, STEM Degree, PHD in Electromagnetics, Technical Problem Solving, Communication Skills

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Senior Electromagnetics Engineer Location: Warton - On site Salary: 47,683+ depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing Supporting 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 to support through Life LO activities Carrying out theoretical and analytical RCS computations to support LO Design activities Responsible for guiding a multidisciplinary team Responsible for applying relevant engineering and design standards and processes Your skills and experiences Essential An understanding of the overall systems engineering lifecycle Experience working within a large, complex, multi-project environment Understanding of electromagnetics Knowledge and understanding of engineering toolsets e.g CAD systems, computational electromagnetic modelling, LO supportability Desirable Experience with Multiphysics toolsets beneficial Radio frequency antenna design desirable CAD preparation Radio frequency electronics Experience of electromagnetics materials characterisation experimental methods Experience of RCS (radar cross section) experimental methods A degree in a STEM subject (Physics, Mathematics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Modelling) or equivalent experience PHD beneficial specialising in electromagnetics (Radio frequency, terahertz, microwave) Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electromagnetic & Low Observables Engineering team: Join a cutting-edge engineering group at the forefront of designing and developing Low Observables (LO) and stealth technologies for the future of air systems. Our team pushes boundaries in electromagnetic design, system performance, and next-generation survivability. 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. If you’re excited by innovation, motivated by technical challenge, and ready to shape the future of stealth engineering, this is the team for you. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 5th December 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-MH1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of team objectives in accordance with time, cost, and quality. Participate in the design and analysis of Low Observable elements and Radar Cross Section tests.