Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)

BAE Systems (New); Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Mechanical Engineer specializing in Hydrostatic Control. This role is pivotal in delivering operational excellence for UK Defence, focusing on innovative control systems typically used in aviation, now adapted for marine applications. You'll be responsible for functional requirements, design delivery, and stakeholder management, ensuring solutions meet the high standards of the Royal Navy. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values integrity and empowers you to reach your potential while working on complex and impactful projects. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of hydrostatic control systems and submarine operations.
• Demonstrable experience applying systems engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Capture and approve functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control.
• Deliver coherent functional design across mechanical systems and software.
• Manage stakeholder engagement to meet Royal Navy requirements.

Skills

Active Vehicle Control System functionality

Submarine control systems

Submarine hydrostatic control systems

Systems engineering principles

Education

Relevant STEM degree

CEng status or equivalent

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 use by the operator.
• Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope.
• 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 of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more 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 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.

Closing Date: 1^st May 2025

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.