Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering

Job DescriptionOverview

Job title: Principal Engineer – Structural EngineeringLocation: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this roleSalary: CompetitiveWhat you’ll be doing

Undertake and define functional design and/or provide specialist advice and qualification of their scope of responsibility and provide evidence for acceptance and fitness for purposeObtain confirmation beyond reasonable doubt by review, surveillance and audit that those assumptions, underpinning engineering data, analysis methodologies, and interpretation of results have been validated, assisting to define the requirements thereinProduce evidence in support of qualification, legislative requirements and safety justifications and provide specialist support for associated activitiesLead the identification and rapid closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages and manage the resulting change embodiment activitiesLiaise with internal and external customers as required, ensuring that their requirements are adequately supported and that their needs are fully considered and incorporated where appropriate and agreedProvide realistic programme status, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plansLead assurance activities that determine the design is adequate i.e. robust, in providing supporting documentation for the safety caseAccess, understand and apply the Quality and HandS Management System documentation e.g. Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk AssessmentsYour skills and experiences

Experienced in the use of mechanical engineering principles and practicesProficient in classical stress analysis, with a strong ability to apply relevant first principles/standards or code-based formulaExperienced in finite element analysis methods and/or software, or appropriate significant experience assessing such reportsExperience in the manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes employed within the business or comparable industriesAbility to apply naval and industry standards, including relevant environmental regulationsBe Chartered Engineer or working towards ChartershipBachelor/Master Degree with significant experienceBenefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Structural Engineering team :As the Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering you will execute, evaluate, deliver and manage complex engineering and/or cross functional tasks or programmes of work recognizing stakeholder and customer requirements.You will identify and implement opportunities for personal and team development to ensure that professional capability of the business and individual are maintained and improved.Relocation

We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.If you have a health condition or disability (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any prior service, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically meet requirements that may involve time in the UK for meaningful checks.Closing Date: 11 September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.LI-MS1 ..... full job details .....