Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Dalton-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves developing design evidence, mentoring junior engineers, and authoring technical documentation. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and proficiency in CAD and MS Office. This position offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working options, along with opportunities for career development and relocation support.

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

• Ability to create design documentation and present to customers.
• Experience with the Engineering Lifecycle.
• Proficiency in CAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Developing design evidence for safe and effective designs.
• Mentoring junior engineers on technical matters.
• Authoring technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Engineering

Mechanical

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science Subjects

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

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 being able to identify and keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets.
• Authoring or co-authoring technical reports, papers, articles, patents, and presentations as required.

Your skills and experiences:

• Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science Subjects.
• Ability to create design documentation and present these to customers and wider groups.
• Ability to solve complex engineering calculations.
• Experience with the Engineering Lifecycle.
• Proficiency in CAD, MS Office, and comfort 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. Additional benefits include 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:

As part of the team, you will have opportunities to be involved in planning and reactive support to ensure engineering aspects of testing and commissioning activities are undertaken safely and appropriately while maintaining design intent. This role offers the chance to work on some of our most complex projects and provides great career development opportunities. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals. We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, previous citizenship, and place of birth may limit the roles you can perform.

Closing Date:

17th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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