Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge systems for combat platforms. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team while engaging in complex engineering challenges. You will manage requirements, produce critical documentation, and support design reviews, all while fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and integrity. With flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in specifying mechanical equipment and components.
• Knowledge of fluid systems (Air/Hydraulics/Water) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage requirements for systems and products.
• Produce documentation for design reviews and support activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Fluid Systems Knowledge

Education

BEng (Hons) / MEng in a relevant STEM degree

CEng or working towards CEng

Tools

Heat Exchangers

Pumps

Hydraulic Plant

Compressors

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Full Job Description

Job title: Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Bristol. We offer a range ofhybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to yourrecruiter about the options for this role

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specificto a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform orprogramme
• Understand the contractual and performancerequirements for various systems and support the definition andassociated acceptance criteria and events through design, build,integration, installation and commissioning activities
• Produce documentation required to support the design reviewprocess, including: diagrams; technical specifications; supportingcalculations; design evidence and justifications
• Undertakedesign reviews and presentations to customers
• Reviewrelevant supplier documentation and ensure it is captured and recordedappropriately

Your skills and experiences:

• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant STEMdegree
• CEng or capable of achieving / working towards CEng
• In-depth knowledge and experience specifying mechanicalequipment and components (heat exchangers, pumps, diesel generators,hydraulic plant, compressors etc)
• Any knowledge in FluidSystems would be beneficial (Air / Hydraulics / Water)
• Priorexperience of problem solving within a complex buildenvironment/industry would be advantageous

You’ll receive benefits including acompetitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and aCompany contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access toadditional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistanceprogramme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also beeligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform CombatSystems team:

As the Principal Mechanical Engineer withinout Platform Combat Systems Team, you will be joining a team that hasspent over 10 years developing equipment to support the Combat System.The team is now moving into a critical phase of the build programmewith plenty of opportunities to get involved with the physicalproduct.

As the successful candidate you will provide supportto the Senior Engineering Manager and/or external specialists duringthe development and analysis of the mechanical systems. You will alsoact as Team Lead, managing the day-to-day activities as well asdeveloping and maintaining the competency and skills of the team,project plan and schedule project activities, whilst managingresolutions of any related issues. We offer relocation support acrossall Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll beable to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culturethat values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’llbe empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from allbackgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who arecurrently underrepresented within our industry, including women,ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. Wealso want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusiveas possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for exampledyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect yourperformance in certain assessment types, please speak to yourrecruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please beaware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security andexport control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors suchas your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held,and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible toperform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimumachieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also requirehigher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants musttypically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UKdepending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow formeaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7thMay 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early ifwe receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you areinterested, please submit your application as early as possible.