Principal/Senior Engineer – Structural (Shock & Dynamics)

Location: Barrow in Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – feel free to discuss your options with your recruiter!

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 evidence of compliance through detailed calculations and reports.
• Undertake structural calculations and engage in peer review checking and approval activities.
• Lead and support the identification and rapid resolution of issues throughout all product lifecycle stages.
• Ensure that appropriate engineering guidance is implemented for efficient calculations, fostering a “right first time” mindset.
• Drive 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, including:

• A green car scheme
• Private health plans
• Shopping discounts

You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!

Join our newly established Secondary Structures Department, a dynamic team at the forefront of submarine structural engineering. In this role, you will:

• Support structural requirements and conduct complex simulations of internal submarine structures.
• Help safeguard essential equipment against naval shock events and various load conditions, ensuring optimal performance and durability.

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

This is a place where you can truly make a difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, 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.

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

Closing Date: 27th March 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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