Principal/Senior Engineer – Structural (Shock & Dynamics)

Location: Barrow in Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please discuss with your recruiter about the options available for this role.

Salary: Up to £57,500

• Lead the development of functional requirements and supporting V&V evidence for secondary structures to bolster design justification documentation.
• Oversee spatial design and drawing outputs for secondary structures, ensuring adherence to process instructions and standard design guidance.
• Follow internal procedures and develop evidence of compliance through comprehensive written calculations and reports.
• Conduct structural calculations and engage in peer review checking and approval activities.
• Lead and support the swift resolution of issues arising from all product lifecycle stages.
• Implement appropriate engineering guidance to ensure robust and efficient calculations are executed with a “right first time” mindset.
• Lead technical development and research activities, collaborating with industrial partners and external customers as needed.

Essential:

• Proven experience in undertaking structural calculations.
• Solid understanding of the principles of structural mechanics and dynamics.
• Experience in developing structural requirements and V&V evidence.
• Proficiency in using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software.
• Ability to present technical arguments clearly and simply.
• Previous experience in checking and approving work.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Abaqus FEA and Simcenter, or a willingness to learn.
• Chartered Engineer status (or on the path to becoming Chartered).
• Experience in generating toolset/calculation templates.

Alongside a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers:

• Employee share plans.
• An extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
• A green car scheme and private health plans.
• Shopping discounts.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive.

Join our newly established Secondary Structures Department, a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of submarine structural engineering. Here, you will play a pivotal role in supporting structural requirements and conducting complex simulations of internal submarine structures. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding essential equipment against naval shock events and various load conditions, ensuring optimal performance and durability.

This team thrives on collaboration, providing structural design guidance to both internal and external stakeholders during key design reviews. We also offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

At BAE Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference. Join an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (such as dyslexia, autism, or an anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may limit your eligibility based on factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

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