Electromagnetics Engineer

Job Title: Electromagnetics Engineer

Location: Warton – On Site

Salary: £44,907.00 + DOE

Job Description: 

This role will provide you with the opportunity to interact with and learn from a wide range of technical experts and to develop a fulfilling career and personally rewarding experience across all aspects of the lifecycle within a supportive team environment.

You will be working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver team objectives in the development of BAE Systems Air Products. 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

Core duties:

• 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 and InfraRed (IR) tests to support LO design activities.
• Carrying out theoretical and analytical RCS computations to support LO Design activities.
• Responsible for applying relevant engineering and design standards and processes.

Essential Skills: 

• Degree STEM subject (Physics, Mathematics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Modelling) or equivalent experience/product expertise.
• Knowledge of and understanding of Design IT tools e.g. CAD systems, or Engineering simulation tools.
• Basic Understanding of electromagnetics

The Low Observables team : 

As an Electromagnetics Engineer, you will be working within a specialist team where you will develop experience and expertise in applying Electromagnetic principles to the design of the LO aspects of our airborne platforms.

You will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from a wide range of technical experts in the wider Airframe team.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 27th May 2026

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