Senior CAD Designer

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia for expatriates; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior CAD Designer in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves designing 3D models of boat structures and producing supporting 2D drawings. Candidates should have experience in high hazard design roles and proficiency in CAD software like FORAN and Solidworks. The company offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and relocation packages.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a design role in high hazard environments.
• Ability to effectively use CAD packages such as FORAN and Solidworks.
• Familiarity with techniques for large scale detailed designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce the 3D model of the whole boat primary structure.
• Produce 2D drawing outputs to support manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with team members to improve product design.

Skills

Design experience in high hazard industries

CAD Packages (FORAN, SIEMENS NX, Solidworks)

Knowledge of large scale detailed design techniques

Job description

Job Title: Senior CAD Designer

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: Negotiable, circa £35,000 +

What you’ll be doing:

• Working on the design and production of the 3D model of the whole boat primary structure
• Producing 2D drawing outputs to support the manufacturing and production teams in product build and delivery
• Collaborating as a team, sharing best practice and improving our product and design

Your skills and experiences:

• Previous experience within a design role with a background from a high hazard industry such as Civil, Structures, Marine, Oil & Gas Environment/background, Ship Buildings or submarines preferable
• Ability to use CAD Packages, particularly FORAN, SIEMENS NX and/or Solidworks
• Knowledge of techniques, processes and tools for large scale detailed designs of platforms, assemblies, systems and equipment installation

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 Hull & Outfit team:

You will be surrounded and supported by other Designers such as Principal Designers, Assistant Project Leaders and Project Leaders to ensure you are supported and set up for success in your new role with us. The specialised teams within the overall design team include but are not limited to: Seating, Penetrations, Eye plates, Primary Structure, Hull Mechanics. 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

28th November 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.