Senior CAD Designer

BAE Systems; Dalton-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior CAD Designer to work on 3D models and support manufacturing with 2D drawings. You will collaborate with experienced Designers and contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have strong CAD skills and experience in high hazard industries. This role offers hybrid work options and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Flexible, discounted health benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in design role, preferably from marine or civil background.
• Ability to use CAD Packages, particularly FORAN, SIEMENS NX and/or Solidworks.
• Knowledge of large scale detailed designs techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce 3D model of the primary structure.
• Produce 2D drawing outputs for manufacturing support.
• Collaborate with design team to improve products.

Skills

Design experience in high hazard industry

Proficient in CAD packages (FORAN, SIEMENS NX, Solidworks)

Large scale detailed design knowledge

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: 16th 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.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.