Radar Safety Engineer

BAE Systems

Radar Safety Engineer

£52426

BAE Systems, Pudding Pie Nook, Lancashire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b1ada732f29743c1b1d6aebaa397b0af

Full Job Description

  • Review supplier Data Requirement Lists (DRLs)

  • Continuously assess opportunities for improvement and efficiency saving

  • Support the resolution of Safety related issues

  • Review Safety assessment and evidence in clearance documentation

  • Assess supplier deviations related to safety

  • Generate Safety arguments to maintain the safety of the aircraft

  • Address any Certification queries or concerns raised both internally and by Eurofighter and NETMA Nations

  • Assess and manage in-service e-scan radar issues impacting safety

  • Represent the EDR at Typhoon Safety meetings, As a Safety Engineer, you will be working within the E-Scan Radar Equipment Design Responsibility (EDR) team on Eurofighter Typhoon in support of the Safety development effort on the E-Scan Radar program. The role sits within the EDR team based at Warton working closely with the Radar Equipment Supplier (EuroRadar, Leonardo-UK, Hensoldt, Leonardo-IT and Indra), Eurofighter GmbH and other System Design Responsibility (SDR) engineering disciplines in delivering the various E-Scan Radar programmes to time, cost and without compromise to safety or quality


  • You will work as part of a small team managing all Radar Safety activities. This exciting role requires a wide range of engineering skills, teamwork and product focus to ensure a varied and complex set of requirements are delivered, in addition to maintaining to the safety of the aircraft. The successful candidate will have a Systems Engineering background with strong written, visual and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage a continually evolving workload. Knowledge of the radar system and product safety is desired, however training will be provided as well as future development opportunities within the wider Radar team

    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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

    We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

  • An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

  • A working knowledge of Safety Engineering practices is required


  • Desirable:
  • Knowledge or experience of working on Typhoon

  • Knowledge of the Radar System and Product Safety is desired

    Salary: £47,683-£52,426 (dependent on skills and experience), You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.