Principal/Senior Engineer - Structural (Shock & Dynamics)

ZipRecruiter; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal/Senior Engineer to support submarine structural engineering. This role involves leading structural calculations and collaborating with partners. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural mechanics, FEA software, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £57,500 and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking structural calculations is essential.
• Chartered Engineer status or on route is desirable.
• Experience in checking and approving work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of functional requirements.
• Oversee spatial design and drawing outputs.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures.

Skills

Structural calculations

Understanding of structural mechanics and dynamics

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software

Presenting technical arguments

Tools

Abaqus FEA

Simcenter

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal/Senior Engineer – Structural (Shock & Dynamics). 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: Up to £57,500.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the functional requirements and supporting V&V evidence for secondary structures to support design justification documentation set.
• Oversee the spatial design and drawing outputs for secondary structures in accordance with process instructions and standard design guidance.
• Follow internal procedures and develop evidence of compliance through written calculations and reports.
• Undertake structural calculations and (or) peer review checking and approval activities.
• Lead and support the identification and rapid closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages.
• Ensure the appropriate engineering guidance is implemented to ensure robust and efficient calculations are implemented early with a “right first time” mind set.
• Lead technical development and research activities, methods and acceptance criterion, liaising with industrial partners and external customers as necessary.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience of undertaking structural calculations; Understanding the principles of structural mechanics and dynamics; Experience of developing structural requirements and V&V evidence; Experience in using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software; Experience in presenting technical arguments clearly and simply; Previous experience in checking and approving work.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Abaqus FEA and Simcenter or willingness to learn; Chartered Engineer (or on route to becoming Chartered); Experienced in generating toolset/calculation templates.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers 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.

The Secondary Structures Department

Join the newly established Secondary Structures Department, a dynamic and forward-thinking team at the forefront of submarine structural engineering. As part of this innovative group, you will play a critical role in supporting structural requirements and conducting complex simulations of internal submarine structures. Your expertise will help safeguard essential equipment against naval shock events and various load conditions, ensuring optimal performance and durability.

Additional information

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 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 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 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 at 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 UK residency in order to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 3 October 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. LI-MS1 LI-Hybrid