Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulic Systems

BAE Systems; Bridport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide design feedback and manage Integrated Combat Systems. You will work on the Royal Navy Submarine Fleet's mechanical design and liaise with high-level stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree or HND, and Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience is essential. The company offers a competitive pension scheme and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Degree or HND qualified with relevant experience.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
• Defence Standard knowledge/Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide Mechanical design feedback in the Naval/Marine domain.
• Manage Integrated Combat Systems and specific Mechanical design issues.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for design inputs.

Skills

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience

Mechanical design feedback

Engineering calculations

Education

Degree or HND in relevant field

Tools

FORAN

CADS5

Viso

Job description

Reviewing combat design and providing Mechanical design feedback (Structural, Thermal & Hydraulic) in the Naval/Marine domain.

Taking ownership of specific Mechanical design issues and managing Integrated Combat Systems.

Liaising with internal and external stakeholders while managing updates and design inputs.

Producing CS Mechanical design interface information.

Performing engineering calculations and generating associated test specifications and procedures.

Producing engineering drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Viso to BS 8888. Part of the specialist engineering services, the Platform Physical Design and Installation Services, provides a key role in physically incorporating Integrated Combat System Equipment onto our Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. This is a critical role in delivering the product to the customer and involves liaising with high-level stakeholders and developing a lasting career with BAE Systems.

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience.

Degree or HND qualified with relevant experience.

Chartered or working towards Chartered status.

Desirable: Defence Standard knowledge/Experience.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions related to nationality and residency. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible benefits including discounted health, wellbeing, lifestyle benefits, a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.