Principal Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Engineer in Mechanical Engineering, where you'll play a crucial role in reviewing combat designs and providing valuable feedback in the Naval/Marine sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of Mechanical design issues while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. You'll contribute to the production of Mechanical design interface information and perform essential engineering calculations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm empowers you to make a real difference in a supportive environment. If you're ready to advance your career and be part of impactful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Engineering is essential.
• Degree or HND qualified with relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on combat designs in the Naval/Marine domain.
• Manage Mechanical design issues and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Hydraulic Systems Engineering

Pneumatic Systems Engineering

Mechanical Design Feedback

Engineering Calculations

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Tools

FORAN

CADS5

Viso

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Principal Engineer – Mechanical Engineering

Location: Weymouth, Filton, Frimley – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £55,000

What you’ll be doing:

1. Reviewing combat designs and providing Mechanical design feedback (Structural, Thermal & Hydraulic) in the Naval/Marine domain
2. Taking ownership of specific Mechanical design issues and managing Integrated Combat Systems
3. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders while managing updates and design inputs
4. Production of CS Mechanical design interface information
5. Performing Engineering calculations and generating associated test specifications and procedures
6. Producing Engineering Drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Viso to BS 8888

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

1. Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience
2. Degree or HND qualified with experience
3. Chartered or working towards Chartership

Desirable:

1. Defence Standard knowledge/Experience

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 Platform Physical Design Team: Part of the specialist engineering services, the Platform Physical Design and Installation Service provides a key role in physically incorporating Integrated Combat Systems Equipment onto our Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. This is a critical role in the delivery of the product to the customer and will allow you to liaise with high level stakeholders and develop a lasting career with BAE Systems.

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.

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 April 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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