Mechanical Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for their Portsmouth location. The role involves conducting ship trials, producing detailed engineering drawings, and supporting the development of best practices within the maritime sector. Candidates should have strong AutoCAD skills and knowledge of maritime systems.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of ship system engineering and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of RN ship mechanical systems and customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ship trials and communicate with customers.
• Investigate operational problems and develop solutions.
• Produce detailed parts lists and inventories through AutoCAD.

Skills

AutoCAD design

System engineering drawings

Maritime warship systems

Mechanical manufacturing processes

Pressure loss calculations

Job description

Job Description - Mechanical Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems (00127359)

Mechanical Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems - 00127359

Job title:

Mechanical Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems

Location:

Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Conducting ship trials and surveys and communicating with customers and suppliers
2. Carrying out investigations into operational problems or developments, developing, and preparing solutions, individually or as a member of a team
3. Supporting the development of best practices to increase the capability and performance of tools and processes
4. Producing special layouts, detailed parts lists, and inventories through AutoCAD design

Your skills and experiences:

1. AutoCAD design experience with the ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings
2. An understanding of detailed system and technical engineering drawings, including manufacturing drawings
3. Knowledge of ship system engineering drawings, such as diagrammatic and piping isometrics, as well as ship systems materials and equipment symbols
4. In-depth knowledge of maritime warship systems, including fluid-based and mechanical systems, capable of performing basic pressure loss and flow calculations for pipe sizing
5. Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes
6. Ship experience (build or in-service) with an understanding of RN ship mechanical systems
7. Understanding of internal (surface ships) and external (MoD and industry) customer standards and procedures

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

Design Services Team:

Design Services is the BAE Systems Maritime ‘in-service’ technical support team located within Portsmouth Naval Base. We employ approximately 180 personnel across disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical & Combat Systems (ECS), Structures / Outfit (S&O), and HVAC, creating modification design packages and reports for installation and integration on legacy warships. Our team includes safety specialists and naval architects, with diverse engineering and educational backgrounds.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can 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 people from all backgrounds and aim for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth, which may limit eligibility. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of security vetting, often necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency for effective vetting.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early application.