Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical EngineerLocation: Barrow-in-Furness. This position will require full time on-site presenceSalary: CompetitiveResponsibilities

Developing the package of design evidence required to justify a safe, effective design and generate customer confidence in the design solutionSpecifying and assisting in the build of prototypes, products and systems suitable for testingProviding timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issuesEnsuring that commitments are agreed, reviewed and metMentoring junior engineers regarding technical mattersMaking presentations effectively to technical and management audiences and staying abreast of novel technical concepts and marketsAuthor/co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations as requiredSkills and Qualifications

Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science SubjectsAbility to design documentation with the ability to present these to customers and wider groupsAbility to solve complex engineering calculationsEngineering Lifecycle backgroundProficient in CAD, MS Office and be comfortable with other IT applicationsBenefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also 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.Team Context

The TandC Engineering Support team: Being a part of the team, you will have a great opportunity to be involved in the planning and reactive support to ensure that the engineering aspects of testing and commissioning activities are undertaken in a safe and appropriate way whilst ensuring design intent are maintained.Opportunities

It’s a fantastic opportunity to be a part of some of our most complex projects to date and to have great a opportunity for career development. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteriaWhy 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 make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition (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 both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically leave 5 to 10 years of continuous in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date: 3 October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.LI-MS1 ..... full job details .....