Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hydraulic Systems

BAE Systems; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer specializing in Hydraulic Systems. This role offers a competitive salary of around £55,000 and hybrid working options. The engineer will review combat designs, manage mechanical design issues, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Essential qualifications include experience in hydraulic systems and a relevant engineering degree. The position promises a rewarding career in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems Engineering.
• Degree or HND in relevant engineering field.
• Chartered status or on track for Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Review combat designs to provide mechanical feedback.
• Manage specific mechanical design issues.
• Liaise with stakeholders for updates and inputs.
• Produce mechanical design interface information.
• Perform engineering calculations and tests.
• Create engineering drawings to specifications.

Skills

Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience

Degree or HND qualified

Chartered or working towards Chartership

Job description

Job Title

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hydraulic Systems

Location

Weymouth, Filton, Frimley -We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary

Circa £55,000

What you’ll be doing

• Reviewing combat design’s 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 stakeholder’s while managing updates and design inputs
• Production of 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

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience
• Degree or HND qualified with experience
• Chartered or working towards Chartership

Desirable

• Defence Standard knowledge/ Experience

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Physical Design Team

Part of the specialist engineering services, the Platform Physical Design and Installation Service’s provides a key role in physically incorporating Integrated Combat System’s Equipment onto our Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. This is a critical role in the delivery of the product to the customer and will allow you to liaise with high level stakeholders and develop a lasting career with BAE Systems. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

2nd January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

When applying for this role you will be redirected to BAE systems careers site where you will be required to:

• Register an account (this is optional, you can apply as a guest)
• Provide contact information
• Upload your cv
• Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire

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