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Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems

Barrow-in-Furness

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

29 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex engineering projects, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of designs while mentoring junior engineers. You will be responsible for developing design evidence, solving intricate engineering problems, and presenting technical information to diverse audiences. With a strong focus on career development and a commitment to diversity, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, allowing you to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme
Enhanced annual leave allowance
Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
Flexible working
Employee assistance programme
Cycle2work
Employee discounts
Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering or related field is essential.
  • Strong skills in engineering design and problem-solving required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design evidence to ensure safety and effectiveness.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Ensure commitments are met and provide corrective actions.

Skills

Engineering Design
Complex Problem Solving
Technical Presentation
Mentoring
Engineering Lifecycle

Education

Degree in Engineering
Degree in Mechanical or Science Subjects

Tools

CAD
MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This position will require full time on-site presence

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

  • Developing the package of design evidence required to justify a safe, effective design and generate customer confidence in the design solution
  • Specifying and assisting in the build of prototypes, products and systems suitable for testing
  • Providing timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues
  • Ensuring that commitments are agreed, reviewed and met
  • Mentoring junior engineers regarding technical matters
  • Making presentations effectively to technical and management audiences and within this, be able to identify and keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets
  • Author/co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations as required

Your skills and experiences:

  • Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science Subjects
  • Be able to design documentation with the ability to present these to customers and wider groups
  • Have the ability to solve complex engineering calculations
  • Have an Engineering Lifecycle background
  • Be proficient in CAD, MS Office and be comfortable with other IT applications

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance 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 T&C Engineering Support team:

Being a part of the team, you will have a great opportunity to be involved in the planning and reactive support to ensure that the engineering aspects of testing and commissioning activities are undertaken in a safe and appropriate way whilst ensuring design intent are maintained. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be a part of some of our most complex projects to date and to have great a opportunity for career development.

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 underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 2nd April 2025

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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