Mechanical Engineer – Sting Ray

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Sting Ray

Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak – Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £45,500 depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You will be coming into a technical role relating to the electro-mechanical aspects of hardware obsolescence and design. In this role, you will provide support to the Return to Manufacture Lead Engineer and subsequent Sting Ray Mod-2 teams.

Core duties:

• Working under technical supervision, you will collaborate with the Sting Ray Mod 2 (SRM2) Design Team to ensure alignment across Sting Ray Mid Life Upgrade and SRM2 All Up Round, with minimal design standard differences
• You will support the resolution of obsolescence in the legacy elements of the SRM2 torpedo through new design, new procurement and component certification activities
• You will work with supply chain to reinstate the manufacture and procurement of legacy elements of the SRM2 torpedo
• You will support internal and supplier verification activities through analysis, inspection, and test, including support to environmental qualification, and product installation activities
• You will generate technical reports, design documents, specifications, and release artefacts required for procurement of hardware and progression through design gates
• You will contribute to the identification and closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages and manage the resulting change embodiment activities

Essential Skills:

• You will understand the theories and concepts in an engineering discipline area gained through professional qualification or equivalent experience
• You will bring an understanding of engineering approaches, processes and procedures
• You will have an understanding mechanical engineering principles and approaches underpinning the design and development of assemblies, systems, sub-systems and services
• You will be experienced in understanding designs engineered for manufacturability, quality, and seamless transition into full scale production environments

The Sting Ray Return to Manufacturing Team:

You will be joining a team with a focus on underwater weapons, playing a key role in delivering upgrades and re-designs to the Sting Ray weapon system. The team is engaged in activities throughout the All Up Round, working with technical experts, manufacturing, quality and supply chain to resolve obsolescence and technical issues within the SRM2 system.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 16th July 2026

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.

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