Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer to develop design evidence, mentor junior engineers, and ensure effective engineering solutions. The role offers significant career development opportunities and a supportive work 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

• Ability to produce design documentation and present to customers.
• Experience with Engineering Lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Developing design evidence to justify 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

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 within this, 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 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.

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 the opportunity to be involved in planning and reactive support to ensure that testing and commissioning activities are undertaken safely and appropriately, while maintaining design intent. This role offers involvement in some of our most complex projects to date and provides great career development opportunities. Relocation support packages are available 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented sections of the community, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals. We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that 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, previous nationalities, 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.

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