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Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum What you’ll be doing: • Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team, • Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities, • Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand, • Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes, • Leading cost and performance trade-offs Essential: • Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle, • Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control, • Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF, • Experience of PLD / FPGA design, • Requirements management tools, such as DOORS 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 Hardware team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. 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: 3rd February 2026 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-NP1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum What you’ll be doing: • Executing complex hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets, • Conducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of analysis tasks, • Adopting an innovative approach to design and identifying improvements to working practices, • Working with other disciplines within an integrated team to optimise solutions and minimise impacts from dependencies, • Providing technical guidance and support to the development and delivery of all aspects of digital &/or analogue electronics solutions, • Coaching & developing the skills of junior team members, • Delivering design artefacts in accordance with company and industry standards Your skills and experiences: Essential: • Degree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent qualification, • Proven knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies, • Experience of working through the engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification, • Ability to demonstrate a good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs, to meet programme needs, • Capable of providing robust engineering judgement in all phases of the engineering development lifecycle., • Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, • Analogue simulations tools, such as Simetrix or Spice, • System development tools, such as Enterprise Architect, Matlab, Simulink 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 Hardware Team: As a Senior/ Principal Hardware Engineer you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors, and other associated safety-critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting-edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. 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: 3rd February 2026 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-NP1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Rochester Salary: Up to £44k pa dependent on experience What you’ll be doing: • Collaborative engagement in teams to understand our customers’ needs, specify, design and develop unique systems using best practice, such as Model Based Engineering, • Integration, analysis and test of real time systems with leading edge technology and multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software Essential: • Degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject (e.g. Systems, Electronic or Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics) ideally 2.2 or above. Will consider 2026 graduates to start once qualified, • An analytical approach to understanding and solving complex problems, • Practical experience of integrating and testing software and/or hardware in the laboratory – could be in academic or industry setting 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 Systems Engineer team: You’ll be part of the collaborative development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Vehicle Control Systems. We encourage our Systems Engineers to gain a breadth of knowledge across these domains to become subject matter experts or leaders in one or more product domain, or systems engineering specialism. 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: 3rd February 2026 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-NP1 #LI-Onsite

Job title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester We offer full and part time opportunities – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 dependent on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: • Understanding our customers’ complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels, • Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach, • Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems, • Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes, • Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers, • Verifying that customer needs are satisfied Essential • Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems, containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, optics and/or software, • Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML, • Experience in integration, test, and verification of real time and/or safety related systems, with understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design, • Customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied 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. The Systems Engineering Team: You’ll be part of the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Flight Control Systems. We encourage our Systems Engineers to gain a breadth of knowledge across these domains to become subject matter experts in one or more product domain, or systems engineering specialism. 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 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 February 2026 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-NP1 #LI-Onsite

As Head of Design, you’ll be the creative heartbeat of that evolution, leading, mentoring, and inspiring a talented design team while staying hands-on with the craft, leading on digital design best practice. HEAD OF DESIGN – DIGITAL CREATIVE FOR GLOBAL SPORTS BRAND. Design leadership - guiding a

Well established organisation based in Cheshire is looking for a Head of Design/Creative to join their team for a Maternity Leave Contract which could last up to 8 months and will start in March this year. This role will be quite autonomous, leading a team of x5 Designers, a Photographer and Freelan

As a hands-on Head of Design reporting to the founder, you’ll lead a team of design engineers and help evolve the platform from high-touch workflows to a self-serve experience for business users. Head of Design – Seed AI Startup – Agentic Automation. Design leadership experience in B2B / enter

What You’ll Do * Lead and manage the design team day to day * Set design standards and processes that fit the new regulatory environment * Review and approve drawings and technical details * Collaborate closely with PMs, commercial, fabrication and site teams * Support bids and tende

You'll be at the heart of a major transformation-leading the insourcing of our Property Professional Services Design function. Interim Head of Property Design and Delivery. Are you ready to make a real difference? Staffordshire County Council is searching for a dynamic, visionary leader to become ou

As Head of Design and Technology, you will take responsibility for curriculum leadership, teaching and learning, and the continued success of DT across KS3 to KS5. Head of Design and Technology Leadership Role. A large, high-performing secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a Head of Design a

Head of Design & Technology. Interaction Education are working with a secondary school in Northern Essex to appoint a Head of Design & Technology on a permanent basis from April 2026. Subject: Design Technology - Food Technology, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textiles.

Within Commerce Design, this role supports the Head of Design responsible for Checkout, Activation, and Manage experiences, working closely with the Heads and Leads responsible for Hooks & Storefronts, and Commerce Foundations to create end to end experiences. Provide thoughtful, actionable feed

You'll be at the heart of a major transformation-leading the insourcing of our Property Professional Services Design function. Interim Head of Property Design and Delivery. Are you ready to make a real difference? Staffordshire County Council is searching for a dynamic, visionary leader to become ou

Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a Design & Head of Pre-Construction based in Grays, Essex.

We are looking for a Head of IC Design Development to lead our digital engineering team focused on next-generation capacitive touch controllers and automotive microcontrollers (MCUs). This is a senior role with technical and managerial responsibilities, offering the chance to shape product strategy,

Head of Design & TechnologySubject: Design Technology - Food Technology, Graphics, Resistant Materials, TextilesContract Type: PermanentStart Date: April 2026Location: Northern EssexSalary: MPS–UPS + TLRTag: INDEDInteraction Education are working with a secondary school in Northern Essex to appoin

Head of Design Technology (Food Technology) | Inner London AnOutstanding-rated secondary academy in South Londonis launching an excitingnew Design Technology department, withFood Technologyat its heart - and is seeking an ambitiousHead of Design Technologyto lead this project from the ground up. Wha

Design & Head of Pre-Construction.

Head of Design and Technology Leadership Role Location: Tower HamletsSalary: Inner London MPS/UPS + TLRStart Date: September 2026Interviews: ASAP Are you an ambitious Design and Technology teacher ready to take the next step into middle leadership? A large, high-performing secondary school in Tower

Interaction Education are working with a secondary school in Northern Essex to appoint a Head of Design & Technology on a permanent basis from April 2026. Subject: Design Technology - Food Technology, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textiles.

A large, high-performing secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a Head of Design and Technology to lead and develop a successful DT department f. Head of Design and Technology Leadership Role. Are you an ambitious Design and Technology teacher ready to take the next step into middle leadershi

We are looking for a Head of IC Design Development to lead our digital engineering team focused on next-generation capacitive touch controllers and automotive microcontrollers (MCUs). This is a senior role with technical and managerial responsibilities, offering the chance to shape product strategy,

Manage the co-ordination of projects from finalised bid submission to through to RIBA Stage 5 design completion Manage the design process of projects ensuring clients requirements, standard practices and specifications are being adhered to whilst ensuring commercial viability for the company Provide

Head of Art and Design Technology. Sir William Perkinss School is seeking an inspiring and visionary leader to head our newly merged Art and Design Technology department a dynamic hub of creativity that brings together two highly successful well-resourced teams. With outstanding facilities and a cul

We are looking for a Head of Creative Design to lead our visual identity during this fixed‑term period. We are committed to recruiting people from all walks of life to reflect our customers and our community, and we believe in helping everyone achieve their full potential. Timelines: Own the sched

A leading design and technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Product Designer with at least 8 years in B2B software. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the design culture within the organization. Your role includes conducting research, developing user journeys

Software packages: Autocadds, Archicad, 3D software, Microsoft office packages. Work with local suppliers ahead of installations to ensure accurate application of designs, technical specifications and highest possible quality production. Contribute to the development of the Dior image in UK and Irel

The Head of Creative and Design will lead DNA Recruit’s recruitment efforts for creative, design, and marketing sectors. In addition, as part of our ‘giving back’ scheme we will encourage you to spend at least a day each year supporting a charity of your choice or working in the community. At

We are looking for a Head of Product Design to help redefine how capital flows into the ideas shaping the future. Track record of designing products end-to-end. Interview with Imani, our Head of People & Talent.

A leading health and wellness company in the UK seeks a Head of Platform to spearhead the development of a greenfield observability platform. Competitive compensation and flexible working environment offered.

A leading online gifting company in Greater London is seeking a Head of Product Design for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves shaping digital experiences, guiding design strategy across multiple platforms, and coaching design teams. Ideal candidates should have proven leadership in a tec

A local government authority is seeking an Interim Head of Property Design and Delivery to drive transformation and manage a talented team. This opportunity offers hybrid working arrangements, combining office and remote work. The position also requires deep expertise in property design, compliance

A leading educational organization is looking for a Head of Design and Technology to join a well-regarded secondary school in Lewisham. This is a full-time permanent role offering competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including professional development opportunities. Candidates must

You will oversee design activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and leading a team of design professionals. A leading telecommunications company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Head of Design for their Wireless Division. The ideal candidate has an extensive background in t

Provide visibility and accountability into design’s contribution to KPIs, present to Exec level, telling the story of design’s impact. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future experience of a major consumer brand, lead a talented team of designers, and make tangible impact on business g

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Design/Creative for a maternity leave contract lasting up to 8 months. This role involves leading a team of designers and managing design projects for well-recognized client brands. This is a hybrid position offering flexible working arrang

A leading technology company in London is seeking a Head of UX to transform industry standards and drive innovative design practices. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in UX/Product Design, a strong portfolio, and the ability to navigate complex sectors. This position offers com

This role involves leading GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition and managing KS3 Design and Technology.

A sustainable fashion brand is seeking a Head of Creative Design to lead their visual identity during a fixed-term contract in London. With over 5 years in a senior creative role, they will collaborate with the Creative Director and mentor a junior designer. Benefits include extra days off and cloth

A digital services firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Experience Design to lead the development of a team focused on public sector projects. The role involves engaging clients, developing user-centric solutions, and overseeing revenue and utilization of services.

This is a technical leadership role requiring mastery of the full packaging lifecycle of printing on various substrates (Flexo/Offset), management of plate‑making processes, and direct customer consultation to ensure design feasibility. Technical skills: Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrato

A leading telecommunications company in the UK is seeking a Head of Design to oversee wireless design activities. Key qualifications include extensive experience in telecoms design, strong team leadership, and familiarity with CAD drawings.

A leading consultancy in water solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Head of Design. The role focuses on leading a design team for the water industry, ensuring innovative solutions and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in engineering, str

Our Head of Experience Design is responsible for creating a world class professional services practice and developing demand for a set of propositions and capabilities to meet the needs of our clients and to support the strategic growth of our business. Our Head of Experience Design is a member of t

The Head of Design / Design Lead will be responsible for leading the team in developing cutting‑edge solutions for the water Industry. We are seeking an experienced Head of Design to lead our solutions team and drive excellence in design innovation. Strong technical proficiency in CAD software, si

Oversee the design and development of all product lines, ensuring they meet both customer expectations and OKA’s brand standards. Develop and manage the product development budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Champion sustainability and ethical design practices within the product d

Full time hours on a temporary basis This role will oversee the insourcing of a Property Professional Services Design function via TUPE, managing a team of approximately 30 professionals and maintaining supplier relationships. Essentially, this is a Head of Property-level role requiring significant

You’ll lead and grow a talented team of four, partner closely with Product and Engineering, and help shape the future of design at Juro. You’ve designed AI-powered experiences or used AI to enhance your own design process. What do you offer in terms of career growth?.