Principal Designer – Hull & Outfit

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Designer in Hull & Outfit, where you will play a pivotal role in the design and production of advanced maritime structures. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your design expertise in a collaborative environment, working alongside skilled professionals to tackle complex challenges. With a focus on innovation and quality, you'll be integral in ensuring that designs meet industry standards. Enjoy the benefits of flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Your contributions will help shape the future of maritime engineering.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in design roles within high hazard industries.
• Proficient in CAD software for complex designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce 3D models of boat structures.
• Solve design problems using analytical techniques.

Skills

Design experience in high hazard industry

CAD Packages (FORAN, NX, Solidworks)

Analytical techniques for design problems

Complex operational problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

FORAN

NX

Solidworks

Job description

Job title: Principal Designer – Hull & Outfit

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

Salary: Negotiable, Depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be involved in the design and production of the 3D model of the whole boat primary structure which includes the shell plate / stiffening, all steelwork decks, bulkheads, and compartmentation as well as major castings, Seating and Mounting arrangements, Penetrations,Component parts & Production aids
• You will use your design knowledge in related systems and processes to solve design problems using well proven analytical techniques, while also ensuring the work being carried out by other members of the team is to standard
• You will also Diagnose and resolves complex specialist operational, repair, installation and commissioning problems and issues and share best practice throughout the team to ensure quality and standard

Your skills and experiences:

• Previous experience within a design role with a background from a high hazard industry such as Civil, Structures, Marine, Oil & Gas Environment / background
• Ability to use CAD Packages, particularly FORAN, NX and / or Solidworks
• Specialists in techniques, processes and tools for large scale detailed designs of platforms, assemblies, systems and equipment installation

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Hull & Outfit team:

The Hull & Outfit Design teams are organised and specialised teams. As a Principal Designer you will report to a Project Leader. You will be surrounded by other Principal Designers, Assistant Project Leaders and Project Leaders to ensure you are supported and set up for success in your new role with us.The team will consist of Designers of various abilities and capabilities. The specialised teams within the overall design team include but are not limited to: Seating, Penetrations, Eye plates, Primary Structure, Hull Mechanics. Career progression from this role could be Lead Designer or Assistant Project Leader to Project Leader. 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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: 29th May 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.

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