Hybrid Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Submarine

BAE Systems; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex fluid systems development. This role involves creating and reviewing engineering deliverables and performing system analyses to ensure compliance with stringent performance and safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in relevant engineering fields, with a strong background in fluid dynamics and excellent analytical skills. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, chartered engineer status is highly desirable.
• Solid background in engineering from a complex or highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in design, analysis, and integration of fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex fluid systems.
• Create and review high-value engineering deliverables.
• Drive advanced system analyses to validate performance.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Pressure-drop behaviour

Transient analysis

System performance modelling

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Process, or Fluid Systems Engineering

Tools

FloMASTER

FluidFlow

MATLAB

CFD packages

ANSYS

Job description

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex fluid systems development. This role involves creating and reviewing engineering deliverables and performing system analyses to ensure compliance with stringent performance and safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in relevant engineering fields, with a strong background in fluid dynamics and excellent analytical skills. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.