Senior Electromagnetics Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Electromagnetics EngineerLocation: Warton – On siteSalary : 47,683+ depending on skills and experienceWhat you’ll be doingSupporting delivery of the team objectives in accordance with time, cost and qualitySupporting the definition of the Low Observable (LO) elements of vehicle configuration optionsParticipating in the design of the LO elements of vehicle designSupporting the specification, monitoring, and analysis of Radar Cross Section (RCS) tests to support through Life LO activitiesCarrying out theoretical and analytical RCS computations to support LO Design activitiesResponsible for guiding a multidisciplinary teamResponsible for applying relevant engineering and design standards and processesYour skills and experiencesEssentialAn understanding of the overall systems engineering lifecycleExperience working within a large, complex , multi-project environmentUnderstanding of electromagneticsKnowledge and understanding of engineering toolsets e.g CAD systems, computational electromagnetic modelling, LO supportabilityDesirableExperience with Multiphysics toolsets beneficialRadio frequency antenna design desirableCAD preparationRadio frequency electronicsExperience of electromagnetics materials characterisation experimental methodsExperience of RCS (radar cross section) experimental methodsA degree in a STEM subject (Physics, Mathematics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Modelling) or equivalent experiencePHD beneficial specialising in electromagnetics (Radio frequency, terahertz, microwave)BenefitsAs 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 2025We 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