Principal Shock and Dynamics Engineer

Babcock; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Principal Shock and Dynamics Engineer to join their team, based in Filton, Frimley, or Weymouth. This role involves managing the technical requirements for submarine combat systems, engaging with suppliers, and providing qualification evidence. Applicants should have a strong engineering background with experience in shock and dynamics within defence or similar sectors.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience with classical manual stress analysis and Finite Element Analysis techniques.
• Experience in the submarine, defence, or construction sectors.
• Qualifications in engineering or a closely related field are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Decomposing Dreadnought Whole Boat Shock requirements to stakeholders.
• Generating technical specifications and reviewing supplier compliance.
• Developing, approving, and presenting Shock qualification evidence.

Skills

Structural assessment and analysis techniques

Mathematical Display and Evaluation applications

Technical requirements development and management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Job Title: Principal Shock and Dynamics Engineer

Location: Filton, Frimley or Weymouth - 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 £61,500 dependent on experience

What you'll be doing:

• The decomposition of the Dreadnought Whole Boat Shock and Externally Generated Vibration requirements (e.g. policies, general technical requirements, etc.) to the combat systems major systems engineers and designers
• Generating derived requirements for technical specifications to be flown down to suppliers; reviewing tender compliance which is likely to involve supplier interaction in order to manage the delivery expectations with respect to the level of Shock and EGV qualification evidence
• Working with and reviewing documentation generated by the Combat Systems engineering teams
• Reviewing, developing and approving supplier submitted physical test plans and procedures
• Review and acceptance of supplier Shock and EGV qualification evidence encompassing classical manual stress calculations, Finite Element Analysis reports and physical test reports
• Presentation and delivery of Combat Systems equipment Shock and EGV qualification evidence to the customer

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Experience of structural assessment and analysis techniques specifically classical manual stress analysis calculations and various Finite Element Analysis techniques and interpretations of the output
• Capable in the use of Mathematical Display and Evaluation applications.
• Experience of the development and management of technical requirements and acceptance activities within one of the following areas: submarine, defence, construction, ships or similar environment

Desirable

• Experience in the design of equipment for submarines/surface ships and/or experience in producing shock qualification evidence (hand calculations, Finite Element Analysis) of equipment for submarines/surface ships
• Degree or equivalent qualification or experience within a relevant engineering discipline

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 Transversal Engineering team:

As a Principal Engineer, you will be carrying out a variety of requirements and acceptance activities relating to the design and development of submarine combat systems. You will be within the Shock and Dynamics team, liaising with a variety of project stakeholders, including engineering teams, suppliers and the Ministry Of Defence.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work across a number of different phases of the product lifecycle, as well as the chance to become involved in other submarine programmes, such as the Submersible Attack Nuclear AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) - SSNA programme. 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 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 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:3rd 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.

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