Lead Mechanical Engineer – Submarine Air Purification

BAE Systems; Dalton-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense contractor is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves designing systems for the next generation Royal Navy submarines and requires strong leadership and a mechanical engineering background. Key responsibilities include modeling, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should hold a degree or professional accreditation. Offers include flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioning.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership.
• Mechanical Engineering background in Rotator Machinery, Components or Fluid Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Design of multiple platform systems for next generation Royal Navy submarines.
• Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis.
• Support specification qualification and procurement of components.
• Drive engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews.

Skills

System lifecycle delivery

Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Fluid Dynamics

Education

Degree Level Qualification or Chartered engineer

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense contractor is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves designing systems for the next generation Royal Navy submarines and requires strong leadership and a mechanical engineering background. Key responsibilities include modeling, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should hold a degree or professional accreditation. Offers include flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.