Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering in Kirkby-in-Furness

Energy Jobline ZR; Kirkby-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kirkby-in-Furness seeks a Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering. The role involves defining designs, validating engineering data, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a BEng or similar degree, experience in mechanical engineering, and proficiency in finite element analysis. Flexible working arrangements are available, along with competitive benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Proficiency in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
• Strong ability to apply relevant first principles and standard formulas.
• Experience assessing finite element analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Define functional design and provide advice for responsibilities.
• Ensure engineering data and methodologies are validated.
• Liaise with customers to support their requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Classical stress analysis

Finite element analysis

Manufacturing processes

Naval and industry standards

Education

BEng – Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Bachelor/Master Degree

Job description

Job Title

Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering

Location

Barrow-in-Furness. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary

Competitive.

What you’ll be doing

• Undertake and define functional design and/or provide specialist advice and qualification of scope of responsibility and provide evidence for acceptance and fitness for purpose.
• Obtain confirmation beyond reasonable doubt by review, surveillance and audit that 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 manage resulting change embodiment activities.
• Liaise with both internal and external customers as required, ensuring their requirements are adequately supported and their needs fully considered 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.
• Access, understand and apply the Quality and HSandE Management System documentation (e.g., Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk Assessments).

Your skills and experiences

• Experience 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.
• Experience in finite element analysis methods and/or software, or significant experience assessing such reports.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes employed within the business or comparable industries.
• Ability to apply naval and industry standards, including relevant environmental regulations.
• BEng – Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Bachelor/Master Degree with significant experience.

Benefits

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. Annual incentive may also be available.

The Structural Engineering team

As Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering you will execute, evaluate, deliver and manage complex engineering and/or cross‑functional tasks or programmes, recognising stakeholder and customer requirements. You will identify and implement opportunities for personal and team development to ensure the professional capability of the business and individual are maintained and improved.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll make a real difference and be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, integrity, and merit. You’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Security and Compliance

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard and, for some roles, higher levels of security vetting (typically 5‑10 years of continuous service in the UK, depending on the level).

Closing Date

6th November 2025.