Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)

ZipRecruiter; Askam-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Consultant Mechanical Engineer specializing in Hydrostatic Control. This role involves responsibility for functional requirements, design delivery, and stakeholder management. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career development within complex programs.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality.
• Demonstrable experience applying systems engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Capture and approve functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control.
• Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control.
• Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design process.

Skills

Active Vehicle Control System functionality

Submarine control systems

Hydrostatic control systems

Systems engineering principles

Education

Relevant STEM degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
• Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
• Define test objectives, scenarios, and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and operator use.
• Provide technical specialist input, reviews, and support for projects beyond immediate scope.
• Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy.

Your skills and experiences:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality.
• An understanding of submarine control systems.
• Knowledge of submarine hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover, and their operation.
• Demonstrable experience applying systems engineering principles.
• Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience.
• CEng status or working towards it in a relevant subject matter.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and an annual incentive eligibility.

The Hydrostatic Control team:

Join our team to help deliver and maintain operational excellence for UK Defence. Our innovative approach involves adapting controls from fly-by-wire aircraft for marine environments. This role offers a great opportunity for career development within our largest and most complex programmes. Relocation support packages are available for all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. If you have a health condition that might affect your assessment, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring 5-10 years of continuous UK residency for security vetting purposes.

Closing Date: 15th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.

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