Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—let's discuss the options that suit you best!

Salary: Circa £55k

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, 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 dynamic, 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 safety-critical environments.

At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our talent. In addition to a competitive pension scheme, we offer:

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

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer specializing in Air Purification Systems, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing 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 rewards integrity and merit. Here, you’ll be empowered to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

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.

18th February 2025

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