Structural Design & Analysis Engineer

BAE Systems; Abbeystead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is seeking a Structural Design & Analysis Engineer to conduct critical designs for submarine components. The role involves performing Finite Element Analysis and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates should have experience in rotating machinery design and a sound understanding of the engineering lifecycle. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and flexible health plans. The position is based in the UK with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing rotating machinery.
• Expertise in heat exchangers and structural components design.
• Proficient with industry-standard engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural design of submarine components.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for submarine systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Design and specification of rotating machinery

Design and analysis of heat exchangers

Structural design using industry-standard software

Engineering lifecycle understanding

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Structural Design & Analysis Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Bristol. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £45,000

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct structural design of submarine components, from major equipment to seating systems, using engineering calculations to ensure compliance with specified load cases and safety factors
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate the structural integrity and performance of submarine systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and deliver integrated system solutions
• Compile and assess evidence to demonstrate compliance with functional, safety, and performance requirements
• Prepare and review detailed design and analysis reports, including development of analytical structural calculations

Your skills and experiences

• Proven experience in the design and specification of rotating machinery, including gears, shafts, bearings, and couplings
• Demonstrated expertise in the design and analysis of heat exchangers and structural components
• Proficient in structural design using industry-standard software tools, with familiarity in relevant codes and standards such as PD5500 and ASME for pressure vessels, BS 7608 for fatigue analysis, and BS 5950 for structural design
• Sound understanding of the engineering lifecycle, encompassing concept design, detailed design, manufacturing, testing and commissioning, operation, and end-of-life disposal
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working toward professional accreditation

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 Propulsion team

As a member of the Propulsion Team, you will play a key role in the design and development of a critical component of the propulsion plant, including the specification and support of its procurement. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a new submarine programme, where you will take ownership of the design process to influence its development throughout the project lifecycle. Experience in sectors such as Maritime, Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, or Nuclear is considered advantageous for this role. 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. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 5th December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.