Graduate Structural Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading engineering team as a Graduate Submarines Structural Engineer, contributing to the design and analysis of advanced submarines. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and relocation support, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant STEM subject.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Structural Design of Submarines.
• Designing equipment to withstand shock and dynamic movements.
• Structural and Stress Analysis.

Skills

Structural Design

Stress Analysis

Outfit Design

Education

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

Job description

Description

Job title: Graduate Submarines Structural 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

• You’ll join an exciting team working throughout the whole submarine life cycle, from concept through to activities with the operational fleet.
• Supporting the Structural Design of Submarines.
• Outfit design – including sheet metal, deck coverings, furniture, and fittings, to ensure a habitable submarine environment.
• Designing equipment to withstand shock and dynamic movements of the submarine whilst in operation.
• Lifting Arrangement Design and oversight of submarine movements.
• Structural and Stress Analysis.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans and 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 part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class submarines, the largest and most advanced operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth can restrict role eligibility. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum requirement: a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant STEM subject, such as Structural, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.

Start Date & Duration

Start date: 26th January 2026

Contract: Permanent