195 Bae Systems jobs in Barrow in Furness

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services organisation, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, small and medium calibre barrels and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea.

The engineering role is based at our UK site at BAE Systems Barrow-in-Furness and is supported by a design team which includes Electronics, Software and Mechanical engineering disciplines.


Typically duties and tasks:

• Lead the development of solutions to technical issues as a member of an integrated project team, reporting to Technical Leads and directly to the customer.
• Developing design solutions based on customer or internally derived requirements, validating, and verifying through the design process.
• Review and check design work and technical reports, providing help and direction to less experienced engineers.
• Carrying out technical analysis and investigations, and preparing reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability.
• Planning, delivering, and monitoring assigned projects or work packages, ensuring that requirements are delivered to plan.
• Populate design development documentation using a Formal Design Review process through the stages of:
o Requirements & Root Cause Analysis
o Developing Candidate Solutions
o Candidate down selection and risk reduction
o Development for manufacture
o Qualification
• Concept generation and development of weapons sub systems.
• Develop designs in line with requirements and all quality and technical standards.
• Perform technical investigations, including evaluation of technical options, supporting calculations and preparation of reports with recommendations.
• Participate in internal and external meetings or design reviews.
• Definition and control of interfaces via interface control drawings and space envelopes.
• Ensuring that the product will operate safely and reliably in the military operating environment, and can be manufactured cost effectively.
• Preparing 3D models, 2D drawings, and other technical outputs, consistent with the contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands.
• Support quality related to production NCR’s (non-conformance reports) and first article inspection.
• Interface with related supporting functions such as Procurement and Quality.
• Design of components for ease of manufacture and aiding in productionisation of products.


Educational Background:

The candidate will have ideally been educated to degree level or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline with at least 3 years postgraduate experience within an engineering environment, or to HNC level with 5 years relevant experience.


Essential Experience / Skills:

• Working experience using CAD software (ideally PTC Creo Parametrics)
• Previous production, manufacturing and assembly experience
• Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Working knowledge of technical office processes, standards and standard instructions (i.e. Business Management System (BMS) and the Life Cycle Model (LCM))
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Presentation / report writing skills


Desirable Experience / Skills:

• Engineering background in a weapons system or design for military use
• Working experience using Product Lifecycle Management software (ideally Teamcenter)
• Structural / Stress analysis (MS Excel, Mathcad, FEA {PTC Simulate / Ansys})
• Material selection and manufacturing techniques

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Initial 6 Month Contract

2 days per week on site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (3 days working from home)

59.33 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35)

The Role

• Develop designs in line with requirements and all quality and technical standards.
• Perform technical investigations, including evaluation of technical options, supporting calculations and preparation of reports with recommendations.
• Participate in internal and external meetings or design reviews.
• Definition and control of interfaces via interface control drawings and space envelopes.
• Ensuring that the product will operate safely and reliably in the military operating environment and can be manufactured cost effectively.
• Preparing 3D models, 2D drawings, and other technical outputs, consistent with the contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands.
• Support quality related to production NCR's (non-conformance reports) and first article inspection.
• Interface with related supporting functions such as Procurement and Quality.

The Candidate

• Working experience using CAD software (ideally PTC Creo Parametrics)
• Previous production, manufacturing and assembly experience
• Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Working knowledge of technical office processes, standards and standard instructions (i.e. Business Management System (BMS) and the Life Cycle Model (LCM))
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Presentation / report writing skills

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services organisation, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, small and medium calibre barrels and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea.

The engineering role is based at our UK site at BAE Systems Barrow-in-Furness and is supported by a design team which includes Electronics, Software and Mechanical engineering disciplines.


Typically duties and tasks:

• Lead the development of solutions to technical issues as a member of an integrated project team, reporting to Technical Leads and directly to the customer.
• Developing design solutions based on customer or internally derived requirements, validating, and verifying through the design process.
• Review and check design work and technical reports, providing help and direction to less experienced engineers.
• Carrying out technical analysis and investigations, and preparing reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability.
• Planning, delivering, and monitoring assigned projects or work packages, ensuring that requirements are delivered to plan.
• Populate design development documentation using a Formal Design Review process through the stages of:
o Requirements & Root Cause Analysis
o Developing Candidate Solutions
o Candidate down selection and risk reduction
o Development for manufacture
o Qualification
• Concept generation and development of weapons sub systems.
• Develop designs in line with requirements and all quality and technical standards.
• Perform technical investigations, including evaluation of technical options, supporting calculations and preparation of reports with recommendations.
• Participate in internal and external meetings or design reviews.
• Definition and control of interfaces via interface control drawings and space envelopes.
• Ensuring that the product will operate safely and reliably in the military operating environment, and can be manufactured cost effectively.
• Preparing 3D models, 2D drawings, and other technical outputs, consistent with the contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands.
• Support quality related to production NCR’s (non-conformance reports) and first article inspection.
• Interface with related supporting functions such as Procurement and Quality.
• Design of components for ease of manufacture and aiding in productionisation of products.


Educational Background:

The candidate will have ideally been educated to degree level or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline with at least 3 years postgraduate experience within an engineering environment, or to HNC level with 5 years relevant experience.


Essential Experience / Skills:

• Working experience using CAD software (ideally PTC Creo Parametrics)
• Previous production, manufacturing and assembly experience
• Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Working knowledge of technical office processes, standards and standard instructions (i.e. Business Management System (BMS) and the Life Cycle Model (LCM))
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Presentation / report writing skills


Desirable Experience / Skills:

• Engineering background in a weapons system or design for military use
• Working experience using Product Lifecycle Management software (ideally Teamcenter)
• Structural / Stress analysis (MS Excel, Mathcad, FEA {PTC Simulate / Ansys})
• Material selection and manufacturing techniques

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: £45,628 – £57,500 dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the build organisation, providing engineering support to ensure the final product aligns with original design intent

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key requirements and critical dimensions related to major structural components

• Lead the assessment and implementation of design changes impacting primary structural elements, whether driven by emergent issues, continuous improvement, or process updates

• Support, or where appropriate, serve as the engineering representative within test and authorisation groups

• Develop specialised knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and deliver ongoing engineering support throughout construction

• Represent the engineering function during the planning and execution of major construction milestones within the Reactor Compartment Unit’s scope

• Investigate and present robust technical solutions to challenges encountered during the construction of the Naval Reactor Plant

• Provide well-reasoned technical recommendations to key stakeholders, including Rolls-Royce and the Ministry of Defence, to support or constructively challenge existing requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical or Structural disciplines

• Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Familiarity with welding engineering principles and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques

• Strong technical report writing skills, with experience in producing clear justifications for design changes

Desirable:

• Understanding of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis principles in engineering applications

• Awareness of nuclear radiation shielding requirements and best practices

• Prior experience working within a nuclear plant environment

• Knowledge of the nuclear industry, including familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance standards

Benefits:

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.

The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department team:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED, you will play a critical role in supporting the design, build, and test phases of the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes, ensuring alignments with the original design intent. This includes leading the resolution of complex technical issues encountered during construction and testing, with a focus on developing robust engineering solutions and maintaining the integrity of the supporting safety case.

You will provide expert guidance to internal teams including Engineering Delivery, Test & Commissioning, Operations, and Project Management. Additionally, you will represent the business in collaboration with key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Rolls-Royce Power, ensuring effective coordination across the wider enterprise. 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 diversity of 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 disability or 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 nationalities 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 as 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 residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31^st July 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.

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Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: £45,628 – £57,500 dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the build organisation, providing engineering support to ensure the final product aligns with original design intent

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key requirements and critical dimensions related to major structural components

• Lead the assessment and implementation of design changes impacting primary structural elements, whether driven by emergent issues, continuous improvement, or process updates

• Support, or where appropriate, serve as the engineering representative within test and authorisation groups

• Develop specialised knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and deliver ongoing engineering support throughout construction

• Represent the engineering function during the planning and execution of major construction milestones within the Reactor Compartment Unit’s scope

• Investigate and present robust technical solutions to challenges encountered during the construction of the Naval Reactor Plant

• Provide well-reasoned technical recommendations to key stakeholders, including Rolls-Royce and the Ministry of Defence, to support or constructively challenge existing requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical or Structural disciplines

• Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Familiarity with welding engineering principles and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques

• Strong technical report writing skills, with experience in producing clear justifications for design changes

Desirable:

• Understanding of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis principles in engineering applications

• Awareness of nuclear radiation shielding requirements and best practices

• Prior experience working within a nuclear plant environment

• Knowledge of the nuclear industry, including familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance standards

Benefits:

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.

The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department team:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED, you will play a critical role in supporting the design, build, and test phases of the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes, ensuring alignments with the original design intent. This includes leading the resolution of complex technical issues encountered during construction and testing, with a focus on developing robust engineering solutions and maintaining the integrity of the supporting safety case.

You will provide expert guidance to internal teams including Engineering Delivery, Test & Commissioning, Operations, and Project Management. Additionally, you will represent the business in collaboration with key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Rolls-Royce Power, ensuring effective coordination across the wider enterprise. 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 diversity of 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 disability or 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 nationalities 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 as 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 residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31^st July 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

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Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: £45,628 – £57,500 dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the build organisation, providing engineering support to ensure the final product aligns with original design intent

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key requirements and critical dimensions related to major structural components

• Lead the assessment and implementation of design changes impacting primary structural elements, whether driven by emergent issues, continuous improvement, or process updates

• Support, or where appropriate, serve as the engineering representative within test and authorisation groups

• Develop specialised knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and deliver ongoing engineering support throughout construction

• Represent the engineering function during the planning and execution of major construction milestones within the Reactor Compartment Unit’s scope

• Investigate and present robust technical solutions to challenges encountered during the construction of the Naval Reactor Plant

• Provide well-reasoned technical recommendations to key stakeholders, including Rolls-Royce and the Ministry of Defence, to support or constructively challenge existing requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical or Structural disciplines

• Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Familiarity with welding engineering principles and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques

• Strong technical report writing skills, with experience in producing clear justifications for design changes

Desirable:

• Understanding of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis principles in engineering applications

• Awareness of nuclear radiation shielding requirements and best practices

• Prior experience working within a nuclear plant environment

• Knowledge of the nuclear industry, including familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance standards

Benefits:

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.

The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department team:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED, you will play a critical role in supporting the design, build, and test phases of the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes, ensuring alignments with the original design intent. This includes leading the resolution of complex technical issues encountered during construction and testing, with a focus on developing robust engineering solutions and maintaining the integrity of the supporting safety case.

You will provide expert guidance to internal teams including Engineering Delivery, Test & Commissioning, Operations, and Project Management. Additionally, you will represent the business in collaboration with key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Rolls-Royce Power, ensuring effective coordination across the wider enterprise. 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 diversity of 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 disability or 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 nationalities 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 as 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 residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31^st July 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

#LI-Hybrid

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: £45,628 – £57,500 dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the build organisation, providing engineering support to ensure the final product aligns with original design intent

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key requirements and critical dimensions related to major structural components

• Lead the assessment and implementation of design changes impacting primary structural elements, whether driven by emergent issues, continuous improvement, or process updates

• Support, or where appropriate, serve as the engineering representative within test and authorisation groups

• Develop specialised knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and deliver ongoing engineering support throughout construction

• Represent the engineering function during the planning and execution of major construction milestones within the Reactor Compartment Unit’s scope

• Investigate and present robust technical solutions to challenges encountered during the construction of the Naval Reactor Plant

• Provide well-reasoned technical recommendations to key stakeholders, including Rolls-Royce and the Ministry of Defence, to support or constructively challenge existing requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical or Structural disciplines

• Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Familiarity with welding engineering principles and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques

• Strong technical report writing skills, with experience in producing clear justifications for design changes

Desirable:

• Understanding of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis principles in engineering applications

• Awareness of nuclear radiation shielding requirements and best practices

• Prior experience working within a nuclear plant environment

• Knowledge of the nuclear industry, including familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance standards

Benefits:

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.

The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department team:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED, you will play a critical role in supporting the design, build, and test phases of the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes, ensuring alignments with the original design intent. This includes leading the resolution of complex technical issues encountered during construction and testing, with a focus on developing robust engineering solutions and maintaining the integrity of the supporting safety case.

You will provide expert guidance to internal teams including Engineering Delivery, Test & Commissioning, Operations, and Project Management. Additionally, you will represent the business in collaboration with key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Rolls-Royce Power, ensuring effective coordination across the wider enterprise. 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 diversity of 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 disability or 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 nationalities 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 as 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 residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31^st July 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

#LI-Hybrid

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: £45,628 – £57,500 dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the build organisation, providing engineering support to ensure the final product aligns with original design intent

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key requirements and critical dimensions related to major structural components

• Lead the assessment and implementation of design changes impacting primary structural elements, whether driven by emergent issues, continuous improvement, or process updates

• Support, or where appropriate, serve as the engineering representative within test and authorisation groups

• Develop specialised knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and deliver ongoing engineering support throughout construction

• Represent the engineering function during the planning and execution of major construction milestones within the Reactor Compartment Unit’s scope

• Investigate and present robust technical solutions to challenges encountered during the construction of the Naval Reactor Plant

• Provide well-reasoned technical recommendations to key stakeholders, including Rolls-Royce and the Ministry of Defence, to support or constructively challenge existing requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical or Structural disciplines

• Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Familiarity with welding engineering principles and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques

• Strong technical report writing skills, with experience in producing clear justifications for design changes

Desirable:

• Understanding of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis principles in engineering applications

• Awareness of nuclear radiation shielding requirements and best practices

• Prior experience working within a nuclear plant environment

• Knowledge of the nuclear industry, including familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance standards

Benefits:

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.

The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department team:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED, you will play a critical role in supporting the design, build, and test phases of the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes, ensuring alignments with the original design intent. This includes leading the resolution of complex technical issues encountered during construction and testing, with a focus on developing robust engineering solutions and maintaining the integrity of the supporting safety case.

You will provide expert guidance to internal teams including Engineering Delivery, Test & Commissioning, Operations, and Project Management. Additionally, you will represent the business in collaboration with key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Rolls-Royce Power, ensuring effective coordination across the wider enterprise. 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 diversity of 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 disability or 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 nationalities 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 as 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 residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31^st July 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

#LI-Hybrid

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: £45,628 – £57,500 dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the build organisation, providing engineering support to ensure the final product aligns with original design intent

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key requirements and critical dimensions related to major structural components

• Lead the assessment and implementation of design changes impacting primary structural elements, whether driven by emergent issues, continuous improvement, or process updates

• Support, or where appropriate, serve as the engineering representative within test and authorisation groups

• Develop specialised knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and deliver ongoing engineering support throughout construction

• Represent the engineering function during the planning and execution of major construction milestones within the Reactor Compartment Unit’s scope

• Investigate and present robust technical solutions to challenges encountered during the construction of the Naval Reactor Plant

• Provide well-reasoned technical recommendations to key stakeholders, including Rolls-Royce and the Ministry of Defence, to support or constructively challenge existing requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical or Structural disciplines

• Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Familiarity with welding engineering principles and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques

• Strong technical report writing skills, with experience in producing clear justifications for design changes

Desirable:

• Understanding of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis principles in engineering applications

• Awareness of nuclear radiation shielding requirements and best practices

• Prior experience working within a nuclear plant environment

• Knowledge of the nuclear industry, including familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance standards

Benefits:

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.

The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department team:

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED, you will play a critical role in supporting the design, build, and test phases of the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes, ensuring alignments with the original design intent. This includes leading the resolution of complex technical issues encountered during construction and testing, with a focus on developing robust engineering solutions and maintaining the integrity of the supporting safety case.

You will provide expert guidance to internal teams including Engineering Delivery, Test & Commissioning, Operations, and Project Management. Additionally, you will represent the business in collaboration with key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Rolls-Royce Power, ensuring effective coordination across the wider enterprise. 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 diversity of 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 disability or 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 nationalities 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 as 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 residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31^st July 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

#LI-Hybrid