Graduate Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the defense sector as a Graduate Submarines Mechanical Engineer. You will be involved in the design and development of advanced submarine systems, contributing to the UK's naval capabilities. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package, including a welcome bonus. You will also benefit from a range of flexible health and lifestyle benefits, supporting your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 in relevant STEM degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of Submarine Mechanical Systems.
• Assist with design and modelling of Submarine Propulsion Systems.
• Design equipment for shock resistance in submarines.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Structural Engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant STEM subject

Job description

Description

Job title: Graduate Submarines Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria)

We offer relocation support packages for this role, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the design and development of Submarine Mechanical Systems such as Ventilation and Atmosphere Control and Survival Systems.
• Assisting with the design, development and modelling of Submarine Propulsion Systems.
• Designing equipment to withstand shock and dynamic movements of the submarine whilst in operation.
• Being involved with the Structural Design of Submarines.
• There may also be the opportunity, for a select few, to be further trained and developed to deploy your skills within the nuclear reactor build, test and commissioning aspects of our business.
  
  

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Submarines Team: be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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 under represented 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.

Qualification Requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant STEM subject, including Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive or Structural Engineering.

Start date (dd Month Year) 13th April 2026 Length of contract Permanent contract