Hybrid Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Submarine

BAE Systems; Millom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer based in Barrow-in-Furness to lead the development of complex fluid systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and be adept in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Responsibilities include managing high-value engineering projects and ensuring compliance with rigorous performance and safety standards. This role also offers flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical, marine, process, or fluid systems engineering.
• Experience in a complex or highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in compressible and incompressible fluid systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Strong knowledge of pressure-drop behavior

Transient analysis

System performance modelling

Education

Degree level education

Chartered Engineer status (desirable)

Tools

FloMASTER

FluidFlow

MATLAB

CFD packages

ANSYS

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer based in Barrow-in-Furness to lead the development of complex fluid systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and be adept in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Responsibilities include managing high-value engineering projects and ensuring compliance with rigorous performance and safety standards. This role also offers flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits.