Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK is seeking an experienced engineer to develop design solutions and mentor junior engineers. The role involves specifying prototypes, addressing defects, and ensuring safety during testing. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields and be proficient in CAD and MS Office. An inclusive work culture with career development opportunities is offered, alongside competitive benefits including a pension scheme and flexible health programs.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science subjects.
• Able to design documentation and present to customers.
• Capable of solving complex engineering calculations.
• Proficient in CAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop design evidence for safe and effective design.
• Specify and assist in building prototypes and systems.
• Provide timely corrective actions on defects.
• Mentor junior engineers on technical matters.
• Make presentations to technical and management audiences.

Skills

Engineering design

CAD proficiency

Complex engineering calculations

MS Office skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Be proficient in CAD, MS Office and be comfortable with other IT applications

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Mechanical Platform Systems team

Being part of a 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 opportunity career development. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.