Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Submarine Fluids

BAE Systems; Kirkby-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; 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 role includes creating engineering deliverables, driving system performance analyses, and ensuring compliance with strict submarine operating conditions. Candidates should have a degree and a solid engineering background, with chartered status and experience in fluid systems highly desirable. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical, marine, process, or fluid systems engineering.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in the design and analysis of fluid systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Transient analysis

System performance modelling

Technical expertise in fluid systems design

Education

Degree level education

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

FloMASTER

FluidFlow

MATLAB

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 role includes creating engineering deliverables, driving system performance analyses, and ensuring compliance with strict submarine operating conditions. Candidates should have a degree and a solid engineering background, with chartered status and experience in fluid systems highly desirable. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary, along with various benefits.