Principal Structural Engineer (Grange-over-Sands)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

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Salary: Competitive

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing complex steel structures that support submarine builds. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Design & Analysis: Utilize Eurocodes, British Standards, and BAE standards to conduct FEA and classical calculations.
• Regulatory Expertise: Apply your knowledge of regulations beyond BAE Systems, including LOLER and Codes of Compliance.
• Data Interpretation: Use computer-based analytical techniques, including finite element analysis and CAD modeling.
• Support Manufacturing: Assist in the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation of submarine structures.
• Technical Outputs: Produce concept drawings and layouts that meet contractual requirements and deadlines.
• 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.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering and knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER.

Desirable:

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

At BAE Systems, we value our employees! Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health and lifestyle benefits, including:

• Green car scheme
• Private health plans
• Shopping discounts
• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive

As part of the Production Engineering Department, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of designers and engineers. You’ll conduct engineering assessments to support the build process and work closely with the design team to develop equipment and provide operational support for safety-critical systems. Relocation support is available for eligible submarine roles.

This is your chance to make a real impact! Join an inclusive culture that values diversity, 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, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Note: 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.

17th February 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!

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