Senior / Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer based in Coventry. In this role, you will join a new Mechanical Engineering team to develop systems for submarines, including leading projects, collaborating with suppliers, and solving complex engineering challenges. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme, flexible working, and employee support programs, making it an ideal role for engineers passionate about innovative design.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave incentive

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering background relevant to the role.
• Demonstrable experience in applying mechanical engineering principles.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop various mechanical engineering systems.
• Build relationships with suppliers for equipment specifications.
• Define requirements and acceptance criteria with customers.
• Review engineering calculations and analysis.
• Influence stakeholders to solve engineering problems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background in Rotator Machinery, Components or Fluid Dynamics

Experience applying mechanical engineering across product lifecycles

Ability to prioritize workload in a cross-functional team

Problem-solving and complex engineering calculations

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Science subjects

Job description

Job title

Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location

Coventry. This is an onsite position

Salary

Competitive

What you’ll be doing

In this role you will be joining a newly formed Mechanical Engineering team within a new office based in Coventry. The goal of this team will be to help deliver crucial ship services, crew life support capabilities and equipment and componentry for the current and next generation of Nuclear Submarine. This role will involve supporting the design and development of various critical systems of the SSN AUKUS.

• You will be expected to lead and develop various mechanical engineering systems, equipment and components
• The successful candidate will connect and build relationships with suppliers to ensure that equipment and component specifications meet challenging demands
• Working directly with the customer to develop requirements and acceptance criteria based on operational scenarios, use cases and other design considerations
• Taking lead for performing and reviewing engineering calculations and analysis to make decisions and demonstrate system performance
• Co‑ordinating, managing and helping influence a wide stakeholder base to solve complex engineering problems and make responsible engineering decisions

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Mechanical Engineering background in Rotator Machinery, Components or Fluid Dynamics
• Demonstrable experience in applying mechanical engineering for various products along with different stages of a product lifecycle
• Ability to prioritise workload and work well within a cross‑functional team
• A passion for problem solving and resolving complex engineering calculations
• Educated to degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science subjects

Desirable:

• Leadership/Mentoring experience

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company‑contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Systems team

As either the Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer within our Platform Systems team you will have the opportunity to join a brand new team being created within our new site in Coventry where you will work with other passionate engineers to bring a new way of thinking into the design of our Submarines. In this role you will have the opportunity to develop and mentor junior members of staff and build on technical skillsets. We offer relocation support across all Submarine 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under‑represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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.

Security & Vetting

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 note

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.

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