Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Dalton-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team in Barrow-in-Furness. This role involves developing design evidence, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring effective project execution. You will work on complex engineering projects that contribute to national defense, with opportunities for career development and relocation support. The company values diversity and integrity, offering a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level in Engineering or related fields.
• Ability to produce and present design documentation effectively.

Responsibilities

• Developing design evidence to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing corrective actions.

Skills

Engineering Design Documentation

Complex Engineering Calculations

Engineering Lifecycle Processes

Mentoring

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mechanical or Science Subjects

Tools

CAD Software

MS Office

IT Applications

Job description

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Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer, dalton-in-furness

Client: BAE Systems

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

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

• Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer
• Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This position will require full-time on-site presence.
• 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.
• Ability to produce design documentation and present these to customers and wider groups.
• Ability to solve complex engineering calculations.
• Experience with Engineering Lifecycle processes.
• Proficiency in CAD, MS Office, and comfort with other IT applications.

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 be involved in planning and reactive support to ensure engineering aspects of testing and commissioning activities are undertaken safely and appropriately, maintaining design intent. This is a great opportunity to work on some of our most complex projects and for career development. 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. We value diversity, integrity, and merit, and empower you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those currently underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessment, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit employment options based on nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth.

Closing Date: 17th May 2025

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