Undergraduate Weights Engineer

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Undergraduate Submarines Weights Engineer to support the design and qualification of submarines. This role involves preparing data and providing technical support. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have a strong analytical background. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Predicted to obtain at least a 2.2 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare data for technical and production departments.
• Undertake functional design and qualify scope of responsibility.
• Produce evidence for qualification and safety justifications.

Skills

Data preparation

Functional design

Specialist advice

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Undergraduate Submarines Weights Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.

Salary: £24,300

What you\'ll be doing

• Preparing data for technical and production departments to assist them in the handling and transportation of units, sub units, modules and rafts.
• Undertake functional design and/or provide specialist advice and qualification of their scope of responsibility and provide evidence for acceptance and fitness for purpose.
• To obtain confirmation beyond reasonable doubt by review, surveillance and audit those assumptions, underpinning engineering data, analysis methodologies, and interpretation of results are valid.
• To produce evidence in support of qualification, legislative requirements and safety justifications and provide specialist support for associated activities.

Benefits

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

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you\'ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Start date (dd Month Year): 22nd June 2026

Length of contract: 12 months