Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (Platform Systems)

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Mechanical Platform Systems Engineer to oversee engineering activities and deliver cutting-edge mechanical products for major systems supporting the Royal Navy. This role requires strong technical knowledge, a relevant degree, and experience in mechanical systems delivery. The company promotes an inclusive culture and offers a range of benefits including a competitive pension scheme and employee share plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver mechanical systems across engineering development lifecycle.
• Proven track record in identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day engineering activities ensuring on-time delivery.
• Serve as primary engineering interface for customers and suppliers.
• Provide expert technical support for mechanical products.

Skills

Mechanical systems delivery

Continuous improvement

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Tools

Heat exchangers

Pumps

Diesel generators

Hydraulic systems

Compressors

Job description

Job Overview:

• Oversee day-to-day engineering activities to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to cost targets
• Serve as the primary engineering interface for external customers and suppliers, fostering strong technical collaboration and communication
• Provide expert technical support and innovative solutions to resolve engineering challenges related to mechanical products
• Contribute technical guidance and engineering input to support suppliers queries, build and test activities, defect resolution, and change management processes
• Define, develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria for mechanical products integrated within complex platforms, systems, or programmes
• Interpret and apply contractual and performance requirements throughout the product lifecycle including design, manufacture, integration, installation, and commissioning phases
• Ensure all work is compliant with contractual obligations and conducted in accordance with company policies, safety standards, environmental regulations, and established procedures
• Review, assess, and manage relevant supplier documentation, ensuring accurate capture, traceability, and appropriate storage within the project framework

Requirements:

• Proven track record in delivering mechanical systems across the full engineering development lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and successfully drive performance enhancements
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in specifying a range of mechanical equipment and components, such as heat exchangers, pumps, diesel generators, hydraulic systems, and compressors
• Bachelor's or Master's degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent) in a relevant STEM discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartered status with a recognised professional engineering institution

As the Principal Mechanical Platform Systems Engineer, you will be joining a dynamic Components Team with BAE Systems, where you will play a key role in delivering cutting edge mechanical products used across major systems and programmes supporting the Royal Navy. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems: This is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of 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.

BAE Systems also offers a competitive pension scheme, 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.

Diversity and Inclusion: We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.

Security Clearance: 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.