Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)

BAE Systems; Kirkby-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense contractor as a Consultant Mechanical Engineer specializing in Hydrostatic Control. This role involves ensuring operational excellence for UK Defence through innovative design and stakeholder engagement. With a focus on submarine systems, you'll leverage your engineering expertise to contribute to complex programs while enjoying a range of flexible benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles.
• CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Capture and approve functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control.
• Deliver coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control.
• Define test objectives and scenarios for V&V of the design.

Skills

Active Vehicle Control System functionality

Submarine control systems

Systems engineering principles

Education

Relevant STEM degree

Job description

Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)

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:

1. Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
2. Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI, and software.
3. Define test objectives, scenarios, and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator.
4. Provide technical specialist input, reviews, and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope.
5. Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure that 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 of applying systems engineering principles.
• Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience.
• CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject matter/working towards.

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 Hydrostatic Control team:

By joining our team, you will help to play an integral part in delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team's innovative approach involves adapting controls usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop within your career and be part of our largest and most complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented sections of the community, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessment, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on your nationality or residency history. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of security vetting, often involving 5-10 years of continuous UK residency.

Closing Date: 15th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if interested.