Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Submarine Fluids

BAE Systems; Askam-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of complex fluid systems. The applicant should have a solid engineering background with knowledge in fluid dynamics and system performance. This role offers a hybrid working model and requires expertise in various engineering tools. Benefits include competitive salary and extensive health plans. The position is vital for submarine engineering projects with significant impacts on national defense.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Demonstrated background in mechanical, marine, process, or fluid systems engineering.
• Experience in complex or highly regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of fluid dynamics and energy principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex fluid systems meeting performance and environmental standards.
• Create and review engineering deliverables like schematics and 3D models.
• Drive advanced system analyses to validate performance.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Pressure-drop behaviour

Transience analysis

System performance modelling

Problem-solving in engineering

Education

Degree level education

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

FloMASTER

FluidFlow

MATLAB

CFD packages

ANSYS

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of complex fluid systems. The applicant should have a solid engineering background with knowledge in fluid dynamics and system performance. This role offers a hybrid working model and requires expertise in various engineering tools. Benefits include competitive salary and extensive health plans. The position is vital for submarine engineering projects with significant impacts on national defense.