Engineer - Materials Technology (Metallurgy)

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor based in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Engineer specialized in Materials Technology (Metallurgy). You will provide metallurgical support across various teams and assist in material selection and management strategies, enhancing submarine projects. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science, have experience in metal forming, and be capable of effective communication. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Relocation support packages

Responsibilities

• Provide support in delivering metallurgical advice across functions.
• Assist design engineering teams with materials and processes.
• Contribute to evaluation of new materials and innovative processes.

Skills

Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Familiarity with metallurgical principles

Experience in metal forming and processing

Effective communication with stakeholders

Education

BEng/BSc in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Job description

Job Title: Engineer - Materials Technology (Metallurgy)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This is an onsite position

Salary: £35,802 + depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing

• Provide support in delivering authoritative metallurgical advice and guidance across all functions-particularly Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain-on emerging issues submarine build and commissioning
• Extend metallurgical support to the broader BAES community, including facilities/infrastructure, Naval Ships, and Global Combat Systems
• Assist Submarine design engineering teams by advising on appropriate materials, processes, and corrosion management strategies
• Participate in the review and upkeep of Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Operating Procedures, and Risk Assessments
• Assist in conducting and reporting metallurgical investigations and research, including sample preparation, laboratory analysis, and the production of technical reports
• Contribute to the evaluation of new materials and innovative manufacturing processes
• Aid weld engineers in assessing pipe welds, structural welds, and cladding through sample preparation and mechanical testing
• Support the review of supplier technical capabilities and special processes related to metallurgy, corrosion prevention, and welding engineering

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Holds a degree (BEng/BSc) in Metallurgy or Materials Science, or an equivalent vocational qualification
• Familiar with both ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgical principles
• Experience in metal forming and processing techniques
• Capable of effectively communicating with a range of stakeholders

Desirable

• Hands-on experience within workshop settings, including metallurgical testing
• Experience of heavy industrial processes

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 Materials Technology in build support team

As an Engineer, you will be part of a team that is working on technology management to develop material solutions for existing engineering problems within submarine projects. 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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: 17th December 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.