Senior Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where you will lead a team in the critical phase of a build programme for combat systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage day-to-day activities, develop mechanical systems, and ensure project success. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization fosters an environment where your contributions are valued. You will enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a competitive pension scheme, while making a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience in specifying mechanical equipment and components.
• Knowledge of fluid systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage requirements and acceptance criteria for systems and products.
• Produce documentation for design review processes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Fluid Systems Knowledge

Education

BEng (Hons) / MEng in a relevant STEM degree

CEng or working towards CEng

Job description

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Location: Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage requirements and acceptance criteria to a system or product and / or across a system of systems, platform or programme
• Support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities
• Produce documentation required to support the design review process, including: diagrams; technical specifications; supporting calculations; design evidence and justifications
• Review relevant supplier documentation and ensure it is captured and recorded appropriately

Your skills and experiences:

• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant STEM degree
• CEng or capable of achieving / working towards CEng
• Knowledge and experience specifying mechanical equipment and components (heat exchangers, pumps, diesel generators, hydraulic plant, compressors etc)
• Any knowledge in Fluid Systems would be beneficial (Air / Hydraulics / Water)
• Prior experience of problem solving within a complex build environment / industry would be advantageous

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive 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 Platform Combat Systems team:

As the Senior Mechanical Engineer within out Platform Combat Systems Team, you will be joining a team that has spent over 10 years developing equipment to support the Combat System. The team is now moving into a critical phase of the build programme with plenty of opportunities to get involved with the physical product.

As the successful candidate you will provide support to the Senior Engineering Manager and/or external specialists during the development and analysis of the mechanical systems. You will also act as Team Lead, managing the day-to-day activities as well as developing and maintaining the competency and skills of the team, project plan and schedule project activities, whilst managing resolutions of any related issues. We offer relocation support across all Submarine 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.

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: 21st 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.