Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role!

Salary: Circa £55k

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge systems for the next generation of Royal Navy submarines. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Designing multiple platform systems, sub-systems, and equipment.
• Conducting functional design activities, modeling, and analysis.
• Producing design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence, and safety justifications.
• Collaborating with suppliers to support specification qualification and procurement of components.
• Engaging with stakeholders across a cross-functional project team.
• Driving engineering governance through peer and design reviews.

Essential:

• Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery—from concept to commissioning.
• Demonstrated leadership through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership.
• Degree Level Qualification or Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it).
• Mechanical Engineering background in Rotator Machinery, Components, or Fluid Dynamics.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of platform-level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability.
• Experience integrating purification systems with submarine life-support, HVAC, and emergency protocols.
• Design experience in gas scrubbing, filtration, and environmental control systems in complex, safety-critical environments.

At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career. Here’s what you can expect:

• A competitive pension scheme and employee share plans.
• An extensive range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer specializing in Air Purification Systems, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of submarine Air Purification and Atmosphere Monitoring systems. This includes:

• System-level design and technical leadership.
• Supplier engagement and steering design architecture across a major submarine program.

We also offer relocation support packages for eligible candidates across all Submarines roles.

Join us and make a real difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Information:

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

4th February 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply early!

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