Senior Mechanical Engineer – Platform Systems

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer. This role involves developing design evidence, assisting in prototype builds, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, proficiency in CAD, and experience in complex engineering calculations. This position is on-site in Barrow-in-Furness, offering competitive benefits including a pension scheme and employee share plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Science subjects required.
• Proficiency in CAD and MS Office is essential.
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop design evidence for safe, effective design.
• Assist in building prototypes and systems.
• Provide corrective actions on assigned defects.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Engineering degree

Complex engineering calculations

CAD proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Educated to degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science subjects

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer. This role involves developing design evidence, assisting in prototype builds, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, proficiency in CAD, and experience in complex engineering calculations. This position is on-site in Barrow-in-Furness, offering competitive benefits including a pension scheme and employee share plans.