Graduate Structural Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Graduate Submarines Structural Engineer, working on the design and construction of advanced submarines for the Royal Navy. You will support structural design, ensuring a habitable submarine environment while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 degree in Structural, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Structural Design of Submarines.
• Designing equipment to withstand shock and dynamic movements.
• Lifting Arrangement Design and oversight of submarine movements.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 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 3-5days per week. Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus What you’ll be doing: • You’ll join an exciting team who work 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 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 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.
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, Structural, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
Start date (dd Month Year)	26th January 2026
Length of contract	Permanent contract