Principal Structural Engineer

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

Salary: Competitive

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and analysis of complex steel structures. Your expertise will directly support submarine builds through:

• Design and Analysis: Utilize Eurocodes, British Standards, and BAE standards to conduct FEA and classical calculation analysis.
• Regulatory Expertise: Apply your knowledge of regulations that extend beyond BAE Systems, including LOLER, Codes of Compliance, Weld Specifications, and Geometric Tolerance.
• Data Interpretation: Use computer-based analytical techniques, including finite element analysis, CAD modeling, and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame).
• Support Manufacturing Processes: Assist in the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation of Submarine Structures.
• Technical Outputs: Produce concept drawings, layouts, and other technical documents that meet contractual requirements, target dates, and budget demands.
• Quality Assurance: Check and approve calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Essential:

• BEng/MEng in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or nearing CEng status.
• Expertise in structural steel analysis and design.
• Fully conversant with Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Competent in reviewing and checking design outputs.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, lifting handling, and LOLER.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with ABAQUS, S-Frame, NX, MathCAD, and Excel.
• Previous experience in a production or marine production environment.

We offer a competitive pension scheme along with a range of employee share plans and flexible, discounted 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!

As part of our rapidly growing team, you will collaborate with both designers and engineers on exciting new programs. Your role will involve conducting engineering assessments to support the build process, working closely with the design team to develop equipment, and providing operational and production support for safety-critical systems. Relocation support is available for all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

At BAE Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, 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.

Important Information:

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, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

Closing Date: 5th January 2026

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 soon as possible!

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