Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulic Systems

TieTalent; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible wellness benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The role involves reviewing mechanical design feedback and managing design issues in the Naval/Marine domain. Essential qualifications include Hydraulic Systems Engineering experience and a relevant degree. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Engineering.
• Degree or HND qualification is essential.
• Chartership or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing combat design and providing Mechanical design feedback.
• Taking ownership of specific Mechanical design issues.
• Liaising with stakeholders for design inputs.
• Producing Engineering Drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Viso.

Skills

Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience

Degree or HND qualified with experience

Chartered or working towards Chartership

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Job description

Overview

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 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
• 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.

About the team

The Platform Physical Design Team is part of the specialist engineering services and 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 will allow you to liaise with high-level stakeholders and develop a lasting career with BAE Systems.

Additional information

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. This role may be subject to security and export control restrictions; applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard and higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required.

Closing Date: 29th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.