Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hydraulic Systems

ZipRecruiter; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer specializing in Hydraulic Systems to work in Weymouth. The role involves reviewing combat designs, managing integrated systems, and liaising with stakeholders. Essential qualifications include hydraulic engineering experience and a degree or HND. Flexible working arrangements are available, and excellent benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Green car scheme

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic systems engineering is essential.
• Chartered status or working towards it is required.
• Knowledge of Defence Standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review combat design and provide mechanical design feedback.
• Take ownership of specific mechanical design issues.
• Liaise with stakeholders while managing updates.

Skills

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Engineering

Mechanical design feedback

Engineering calculations

Education

Degree or HND qualified

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 role
Salary: Circa £55,000

Responsibilities

• Review combat design and provide mechanical design feedback (structural, thermal & hydraulic) in the Naval/Marine domain
• Take ownership of specific mechanical design issues and manage Integrated Combat Systems
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders while managing updates and design inputs
• Produce CS mechanical design interface information
• Perform engineering calculations and generate associated test specifications and procedures
• Produce engineering drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Viso to BS 8888

Qualifications

• Essential: Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience
• Degree or HND qualified with experience
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status
• Desirable: Defence Standard knowledge/experience

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share plans
• Flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts
• Annual incentive eligibility

About the team

The Platform Physical Design Team: Part of the specialist engineering services, the Platform Physical Design and Installation Service provides a key role in physically incorporating Integrated Combat System Equipment onto the Royal Navy Submarine Fleet.

Additional information

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 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 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 security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, place of birth, or previously held clearances 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 15th September 2025. 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. LI-JM2 LI-Hybrid