Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Salary: Circa £55,000

As a Lead Principal Engineer within the SSNA Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team (IDT), you will be at the forefront of a complex and fast-paced submarine programme. Your leadership will be crucial in delivering engineering excellence across multiple systems. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Lead the delivery of engineering scope, ensuring quality and timely outputs across design, integration, and qualification.
• Oversee technical ownership of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration across interfaces.
• Produce engineering artifacts, including documentation and simulations.
• Manage task allocation and progress tracking using structured tools (Jira/Confluence) to align with programme milestones.
• Coach and support engineers at all levels, fostering growth in technical capability and confidence.
• Collaborate with peers, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain delivery momentum.
• Review technical documentation and manage change control with sound engineering judgment.
• Proactively identify and address delivery shortfalls, embedding a culture of openness and improvement.

We’re looking for a confident leader who can mentor others and contribute to a collaborative culture. You should have:

• A proven track record in delivering complex mechanical or multi-disciplinary engineering tasks in a regulated environment.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching engineers for technical and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead discussions and build strong relationships.
• The ability to collaborate effectively across various functions, including engineering, project, safety, and supply chain.
• Familiarity with task and documentation management tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Working toward or already professionally registered (CEng strongly preferred).
• A STEM-related degree (or equivalent experience) with strong foundations in systems thinking and platform-level integration.

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems provides:

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

Join a dynamic, collaborative engineering group at the forefront of submarine platform development. Our team brings together engineers from various disciplines and career levels to deliver critical mechanical capabilities. You’ll engage closely with suppliers, systems engineers, and programme stakeholders, playing a central role in shaping high-integrity technical solutions. We have multiple roles available across disciplines such as:

• Air Purification & Atmosphere Monitoring
• Trim & Compensation
• Hydraulics
• Air Movement & HVAC
• Cooling

Relocation support packages are available for all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

This is your chance to make a real difference! Join 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, 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 positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 3rd March 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!