Radar Systems: Digital Hardware Lead | Isle of Wight | Flexible Hours

BAE Systems; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Digital Hardware Engineering Lead in Cowes, England. The role involves contributing to the design and development of radar systems, and requires a strong background in Electronics Engineering with experience in radar and data analysis tools. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates should have a degree in electronics or a related field and experience in digital high-speed design. Please apply early as the closing date is January 7, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in Electronics Engineering, focusing on digital high-speed design.
• Experience in data analysis using tools such as MATLAB or Excel.
• Degree in electronics engineering, physics preferred or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of design assurance processes with knowledge of all hardware disciplines.
• Experience working with AESA radar systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of advanced radar systems.
• Lead definition and integration of hardware and digital subsystem interfaces.
• Develop hardware specifications for digital components.
• Translate signal processing concepts into real-world solutions.
• Support system-level testing and calibration activities.

Skills

Electronics Engineering background

Data analysis using MATLAB or Excel

Understanding of system integration

Experience with radar systems

Education

Degree in electronics engineering or equivalent STEM

Job description

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Digital Hardware Engineering Lead in Cowes, England. The role involves contributing to the design and development of radar systems, and requires a strong background in Electronics Engineering with experience in radar and data analysis tools. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates should have a degree in electronics or a related field and experience in digital high-speed design. Please apply early as the closing date is January 7, 2026.