Principal/Senior Engineer – Structural (Shock & Dynamics)

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

Salary: Up to £57,500

As a key player in our innovative team, you will:

• Lead the development of functional requirements and supporting V&V evidence for secondary structures, ensuring robust design justification documentation.
• Oversee the spatial design and drawing outputs for secondary structures, adhering to process instructions and standard design guidance.
• Follow internal procedures and develop compliance evidence through detailed calculations and reports.
• Conduct structural calculations and engage in peer review checking and approval activities.
• Drive the identification and rapid resolution of issues throughout all product lifecycle stages.
• Implement appropriate engineering guidance to ensure 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.
• Strong 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.

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy perks like a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!

Become part of our newly established Secondary Structures Department—a dynamic team at the forefront of submarine structural engineering. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting structural requirements and conducting complex simulations of internal submarine structures, safeguarding essential equipment against naval shock events and various load conditions.

Collaboration is key in our team, as we provide structural design guidance to both internal and external stakeholders during critical design reviews. We also offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

This is your chance to make a real difference! Join an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity and merit, 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 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. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can 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, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

Closing Date: 27th February 2026

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

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