Digital Engineering Team Lead (Bembridge)

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight (On-site)

Salary: Up to £70,000, based on skills and experience

As a Digital Engineering Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our radar systems. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leveraging your technical expertise in the Digital and Electronic domain to tackle complex Radar designs.
• Leading and mentoring a talented Digital Engineering team, fostering their growth and development.
• Overseeing the learning and development of Digital Electronic Engineers within the Radar product area.
• Becoming a subject matter expert in Electronic Engineering.
• Coordinating Digital Engineering estimates to support bidding activities and cost assessments.

Essential:

• A degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related field.
• A solid grasp of the digital design process, including requirements generation, design, and implementation, with knowledge of complex digital PCB design and FPGAs.
• Ability to specify and communicate effectively with specialists in digital, analogue, RF, and electrical domains.
• Experience throughout the entire design process, from requirements to design assurance and sign-off.
• Proven leadership skills in team development, mentoring, and resource planning.

Desirable:

• Experience in a defence or high safety integrity environment.

At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a robust pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and shopping discounts.
• Flexible Working: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy flexible working hours tailored to your needs, whether that means part-time hours or adjusted start and finish times.
• Growth Opportunities: Join a close-knit, multi-functional radar team and expand your expertise in cutting-edge radar techniques while developing your technical leadership skills.

Here, you can truly make a difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and rewards integrity and merit. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with us.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 29th January 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application today!