Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Structural Engineering team. This role involves managing complex engineering projects, applying mechanical principles, and ensuring compliance with legislative standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in engineering, relevant qualifications, and a passion for innovative problem-solving. As part of a diverse and inclusive team, you will contribute to high-impact projects, while also having opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave incentive

Company Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance program

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and testing processes.
• Proficient in applying naval and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and resolution of product lifecycle issues.
• Manage and execute complex engineering tasks and programs.
• Provide specialist support for qualification and legislative requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Classical stress analysis

Finite element analysis

Education

BENg – Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Bachelor/Master Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Client:

BAE Systems

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sands, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

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

What you’ll be doing:

• Undertake and define functional design and/or provide specialist advice and qualification of their scope of responsibility and provide evidence for acceptance and fitness for purpose
• Obtain confirmation beyond reasonable doubt by review, surveillance and audit that those assumptions, underpinning engineering data, analysis methodologies, and interpretation of results have been validated, assisting to define the requirements therein
• Produce evidence in support of qualification, legislative requirements and safety justifications and provide specialist support for associated activities
• Lead the identification and rapid closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages and to manage the resulting change embodiment activities
• Liaise with both internal and external customers as required ensuring that their requirements are adequately supported and that their needs are fully considered and incorporated where appropriate and agreed
• Provide realistic programme status, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plans
• Lead assurance activities that determine the design is adequate i.e. it is robust, in providing supporting documentation for the safety case
• To be able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the Quality and HSandE Management System documentation e.g. Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk Assessments etc.

Your skills and experiences:

• Experienced in the use of mechanical engineering principles and practices
• Proficient in classical stress analysis, with a strong ability to apply relevant first principles/standard or code-based formula
• Experienced in finite element analysis methods and/or software, or appropriate significant experience assessing such reports
• Experience in the manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes employed within the business or comparable industries
• Ability to apply naval and industry standards, including relevant and environmental regulations
• BENg – Charted Engineer or working towards Chartership
• Bachelor/Master Degree with significant experience

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive 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 Structural Engineering team:

As the Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering you will execute, evaluate, deliver and manage complex engineering and/or cross functional tasks or programmes of work recognising stakeholder and customer requirements. You will also identify and implement opportunities for personal and team development to ensure that professional capability of the business and individual are maintained and improved. 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. 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th July 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.