Senior Mechanical Engineer- Weapons

TN United Kingdom; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in weapons systems to join their innovative research and technology team. This role involves designing and developing cutting-edge artillery systems and naval guns, ensuring high-quality standards and manufacturability. With a hybrid work model, you will lead project teams, conduct technical analyses, and optimize weapon subsystems. If you have a strong background in military design and possess excellent analytical skills, this opportunity offers you the chance to contribute to vital defense projects while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• 3+ years postgraduate experience or HNC with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Degree in mechanical engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading development of technical solutions within project teams.
• Designing solutions based on requirements, validating and verifying designs.
• Conducting technical analysis and investigations.

Skills

Analytical and report writing skills

Good communication skills

Experience with CAD (preferably PTC Creo)

Background in weapons systems or military design

Structural/stress analysis skills (MS Excel, Mathcad, FEA tools)

System control experience (Matlab/Simulink)

Knowledge of materials and manufacturing techniques

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

HNC with relevant experience

Tools

CAD (PTC Creo)

MS Excel

Mathcad

FEA tools

Matlab

Simulink

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Senior Mechanical Engineer- Weapons | Barrow-in-Furness | Hybrid working - 3 days on site per week

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• Senior Mechanical Engineer- Weapons

Introduction

A vacancy has arisen for a professional Senior Mechanical Engineer at BAE Weapon Systems UK, within the research and technology team. The role involves designing, developing, manufacturing, and supporting artillery systems, naval guns, and other weapon components.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading development of technical solutions within project teams.
• Designing solutions based on requirements, validating and verifying designs.
• Reviewing and checking design work and reports.
• Conducting technical analysis and investigations.
• Planning and monitoring projects and work packages.
• Documenting design development through formal reviews.
• Developing weapon subsystems and optimizing weight.
• Ensuring designs meet quality and technical standards.
• Performing technical investigations and supporting calculations.
• Integrating sub-systems and supporting testing and trials.
• Participating in bid preparations and reviews.
• Managing interfaces and ensuring safety and manufacturability.
• Preparing technical drawings and supporting quality assurance.

Educational requirements:

Degree in mechanical engineering with 3+ years postgraduate experience or HNC with 5+ years relevant experience.

Essential skills:

• Analytical and report writing skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with CAD (preferably PTC Creo).
• Background in weapons systems or military design.
• Structural/stress analysis skills (MS Excel, Mathcad, FEA tools).
• System control experience (Matlab/Simulink).
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing techniques.