Senior Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the Submarine Support Motion Control team. The role involves designing solutions, resolving technical issues, and collaborating within a diverse project team. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on thermal systems and fluid power.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits including health and wellbeing

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in mechanical engineering.
• Ability to assess solutions and evaluate alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Support Mechanical Systems within the Submarine Support Motion Control Contract.
• Design and develop solutions to mechanical design problems.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Thermal Systems

Fluid Power

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Education

Engineering degree or working towards CEng level

Job description

Job Description - Senior Mechanical Engineer (00127363)

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Broad Oak – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering theories, concepts, practices, principles, and approaches. Apply theoretical engineering knowledge, experience, and skills to develop products and services, specifications, designs, and developments. Resolve technical and performance issues for products or services.

• Support Mechanical Systems and equipment within the scope of the Submarine Support Motion Control Contract.
• Design and develop solutions to a range of mechanical design problems or situations.
• Work as part of a wider project team under limited technical supervision.
• Understand and apply a range of design processes, tools, systems, and techniques.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and with other functions.
• Support and respond to technical queries from stakeholders as required.
• Apply knowledge of Engineering Governance and assurance processes (e.g., Life Cycle Management).
• Review, amend, and draft technical documentation (e.g., reports, test procedures).

Your skills and experiences:

• Engineering degree or working towards CEng level (or equivalent capability).
• Demonstrable experience in mechanical engineering.
• Ability to make judgments based on knowledge and experience of similar situations.
• Ability to assess the viability and applicability of solutions, evaluate alternatives based on understanding previous solutions and factual analysis.
• Experience in Thermal Systems, Fluid Power (e.g., Hydraulics), or Computational Fluid Dynamics.

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, green car schemes, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Submarine Support Motion Control team:

Provides comprehensive service and support to mission-critical Motion Control Systems for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.

This role offers the chance to work within an experienced, diverse, and motivated project team, with opportunities to develop and enhance your skills within a global business.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and accommodate disabilities or health conditions during assessments. Please discuss any required reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, residency, or security clearance requirements. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early application.