Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems; Kirkby-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness. You'll develop design evidence, mentor junior engineers, and work on complex projects. The role offers excellent career development opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science Subjects.
• Ability to produce design documentation and present it to customers.

Responsibilities

• Developing design evidence to justify a safe, effective design.
• Specifying and assisting in the build of prototypes and systems.
• Mentoring junior engineers regarding technical matters.

Skills

Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science Subjects

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

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 effective presentations to technical and management audiences and staying 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 produce design documentation and present it to customers and wider groups.
• Ability to solve complex engineering calculations.
• Experience with the Engineering Lifecycle.
• Proficiency in CAD, MS Office, and familiarity with other IT applications.

Benefits:

Benefits include 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'll be involved in planning and reactive support to ensure engineering aspects of testing and commissioning activities are conducted safely and appropriately while maintaining design intent. This role offers the chance to work on some of our most complex projects and provides excellent career development opportunities. Relocation support packages are available across all Submarines roles, subject to 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 empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented sections of the community, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit the roles you can perform based on factors like nationality or place of birth.

Closing Date:

17th May 2025

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