132 Bae Systems jobs in Barrow in Furness

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear & Green Energy Projects
Location: UK-wide (Hybrid Working Available)
Hours: 37-hour working week
Clearance Required: British Nationals only (BPSS minimum)
Are you a highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer with a background in regulated industries? Are you ready to make a real impact on innovative green energy and nuclear defence projects?
Our client is a leading consultancy in the Nuclear and Defence sector, delivering high-profile projects across the UK. Known for their commitment to staff development, cutting-edge work, and long-term career opportunities, they offer a dynamic and forward-thinking environment for ambitious engineers.
Why Join This Team?
·Be part of landmark government projects with a strong mechanical engineering focus
·Continuous professional development with support for further qualifications
·Flexible hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package
·Join a collaborative, high-performing team that values innovation
Key Responsibilities:
·Lead and uphold engineering standards and procedures across all technical activities
·Collaborate with clients to understand and deliver on mechanical requirements
·Produce and review engineering calculations, drawings (2D/3D), and technical documentation
·Mentor and develop technical capabilities within the team
About You:
·HND/HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
·Chartership or working towards it
·Strong track record of delivering complex, regulated projects
·Confident team leader with a passion for high performance
Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be British Nationals and eligible for BPSS clearance as a minimum.
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career?
Contact Kent Streek at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to learn more or apply.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC & Cooling Systems.
BAE Systems Barrow - 2 days every 2 weeks onsite.

£53.90 Umbrella 

6 month contract - highly likely to be extended.

As part of the HVAC and Cooling teams, you will play a key role in gathering, managing, and analysing heatload data for all equipment consumers across the submarine platform. This is a critical task that underpins the design and integration of the overall cooling and environmental systems. The role requires engineers who can combine strong technical judgement with persistence and attention to detail, ensuring data is accurate, robust, and aligned with system requirements.

Core Duties
Typical duties include (but are not limited to): (suggested 5-10 bullets/statements, indicative of the role at this level)

Your responsibilities will include:
• Working full-time on heatload data gathering and management for platform equipment consumers
• Liaising with equipment owners to secure complete and accurate heatload information
• Managing and maintaining the central heatload database, ensuring traceability and data quality
• Scrutinising and challenging submitted loads to ensure they are reasonable and technically sound
• Identifying opportunities to drive more efficient cooling solutions across the platform
• Conducting analysis on aggregated heatloads to support HVAC and Cooling system integration
• Supporting the wider team in ensuring heatload data is delivered to programme milestones
Safety:

The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained. This includes co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose intended. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029).


Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge: (Recommended max 5 bullets/statements)

Awareness of cooling technologies and thermal management principles
Relevant engineering experience in mechanical, thermal, HVAC, or systems engineering

Desirable:
• Experience working with HVAC, cooling, or environmental systems in a complex engineering environment
• Familiarity with submarine or naval vessel design constraints
• Competence in data management tools and structured databases

Skills: (Recommended max 5 /statements)

Strong analytical skills with the ability to scrutinise and challenge technical data
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence equipment owners and stakeholders
Good organisational ability, able to manage a large volume of repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency



Qualifications: (Specify only as appropriate, or say ‘none specified.’ Where a qualification is listed, please indicate whether it is ‘Expected or Preferred.’)


STEM-related degree or equivalent industrial experience

Behaviours
? At BAE Systems both what you do and how you do it are of equal significance. Our eight company behaviours are applicable to all roles across the business, but the context of your role will determine how each behaviour is demonstrated.

About the team you’ll be working in
You will join the HVAC and Cooling teams within the Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team – a group responsible for the design and integration of environmental and thermal management systems across the submarine platform. While the work is focused and repetitive in nature, it is essential to the success of the programme and requires the persistence, diligence, and technical judgement of competent engineers. You will work closely with system leads and equipment owners to ensure accurate and reliable heatload data is available to drive design decisions.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC & Cooling Systems.
BAE Systems Barrow - 2 days every 2 weeks onsite.

£53.90 Umbrella 

6 month contract - highly likely to be extended.

As part of the HVAC and Cooling teams, you will play a key role in gathering, managing, and analysing heatload data for all equipment consumers across the submarine platform. This is a critical task that underpins the design and integration of the overall cooling and environmental systems. The role requires engineers who can combine strong technical judgement with persistence and attention to detail, ensuring data is accurate, robust, and aligned with system requirements.

Core Duties
Typical duties include (but are not limited to): (suggested 5-10 bullets/statements, indicative of the role at this level)

Your responsibilities will include:
• Working full-time on heatload data gathering and management for platform equipment consumers
• Liaising with equipment owners to secure complete and accurate heatload information
• Managing and maintaining the central heatload database, ensuring traceability and data quality
• Scrutinising and challenging submitted loads to ensure they are reasonable and technically sound
• Identifying opportunities to drive more efficient cooling solutions across the platform
• Conducting analysis on aggregated heatloads to support HVAC and Cooling system integration
• Supporting the wider team in ensuring heatload data is delivered to programme milestones
Safety:

The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained. This includes co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose intended. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029).


Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge: (Recommended max 5 bullets/statements)

Awareness of cooling technologies and thermal management principles
Relevant engineering experience in mechanical, thermal, HVAC, or systems engineering

Desirable:
• Experience working with HVAC, cooling, or environmental systems in a complex engineering environment
• Familiarity with submarine or naval vessel design constraints
• Competence in data management tools and structured databases

Skills: (Recommended max 5 /statements)

Strong analytical skills with the ability to scrutinise and challenge technical data
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence equipment owners and stakeholders
Good organisational ability, able to manage a large volume of repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency



Qualifications: (Specify only as appropriate, or say ‘none specified.’ Where a qualification is listed, please indicate whether it is ‘Expected or Preferred.’)


STEM-related degree or equivalent industrial experience

Behaviours
? At BAE Systems both what you do and how you do it are of equal significance. Our eight company behaviours are applicable to all roles across the business, but the context of your role will determine how each behaviour is demonstrated.

About the team you’ll be working in
You will join the HVAC and Cooling teams within the Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team – a group responsible for the design and integration of environmental and thermal management systems across the submarine platform. While the work is focused and repetitive in nature, it is essential to the success of the programme and requires the persistence, diligence, and technical judgement of competent engineers. You will work closely with system leads and equipment owners to ensure accurate and reliable heatload data is available to drive design decisions.

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear & Green Energy Projects
Location: UK-wide (Hybrid Working Available)
Hours: 37-hour working week
Clearance Required: British Nationals only (BPSS minimum)
Are you a highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer with a background in regulated industries? Are you ready to make a real impact on innovative green energy and nuclear defence projects?
Our client is a leading consultancy in the Nuclear and Defence sector, delivering high-profile projects across the UK. Known for their commitment to staff development, cutting-edge work, and long-term career opportunities, they offer a dynamic and forward-thinking environment for ambitious engineers.
Why Join This Team?
·Be part of landmark government projects with a strong mechanical engineering focus
·Continuous professional development with support for further qualifications
·Flexible hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package
·Join a collaborative, high-performing team that values innovation
Key Responsibilities:
·Lead and uphold engineering standards and procedures across all technical activities
·Collaborate with clients to understand and deliver on mechanical requirements
·Produce and review engineering calculations, drawings (2D/3D), and technical documentation
·Mentor and develop technical capabilities within the team
About You:
·HND/HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
·Chartership or working towards it
·Strong track record of delivering complex, regulated projects
·Confident team leader with a passion for high performance
Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be British Nationals and eligible for BPSS clearance as a minimum.
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career?
Contact Kent Streek at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to learn more or apply.

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible subject to clearance

Salary Range: 45,628 - 57,500 DOE

Benefits Package: 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme - 6-8% Matched, Flexible start & Finish times.

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Hybrid Working Available

Hours of work: 37 Hours Per Week + Overtime Available

Role & Responsibilities:

• 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, to support or constructively challenge existing requirements

Qualifications/Experience Required:

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

UK National Security Vetting Status - Candidates must be able to obtain UKSV SC Clearance.

Company information:

This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

12 Month Contract – Inside IR35

£59.33 per hour umbrella

Circa 2 days per week site

Job Role:

A vacancy has arisen for a professional Senior Mechanical Engineer to work within Weapon Systems UK on the M777 Lifecycle Sustainment Contract.

As part of 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 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 Barrow-in-Furness and is supported by a design team which includes Electronics, Software and Mechanical engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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:
  • Requirements & Root Cause Analysis
  • Developing Candidate Solutions
  • Candidate down selection and risk reduction
  • Development for manufacture
  • 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 Parametric)
• CAD design and modelling experience (3D modelling of components, assemblies) (2D drawing of components, assemblies, etc.) – preferably mechanical design and familiar with the Creo Parametric CAD Package.
• Finite Element Analysis experience (specifically linear analysis for strength of design and worked examples on pressure equipment (pressure vessels)).
• Experience writing engineering concessions, producing technical reports and answering technical queries from a supplier or for a customer.
  • 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:

• Hand calculation experience: specifically strength of design calcs, pressure vessel calcs (desirable).
  • 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

Our client BAE Systems, a prominent player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking two experienced Senior Engineers in Mechanical Engineering to join their team on a 12-month contract basis. The role is based in Barrow with hybrid working arrangements, requiring 2-3 days a week on-site.

• Ensuring compliance with defence and security standards and protocols.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Providing expertise and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.
• Managing project timelines and ensuring deliverables are met within the set deadlines.
• Preparing detailed engineering documentation and technical reports.
• Gathering data on heat loads from other engineers
• working within the HVAC and cooling systems team
• Data management

• Experience in mechanical engineering
• Proficiency in using mechanical engineering software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Location: Barrow (Hybrid - 2 days a fortnight on site
• Duration: 12 months
• Inside IR35
• Security clearance: SC will be required

If you are a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a background in defence and security, we encourage you to apply now to be a part of our client's dedicated and talented team.

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in either Barrow in Furness or Filton, 2 days a fortnight onsite

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Principal Mechanical Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in either Barrow or Filton on an initial 6 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

The rate per hour: 67.47 inside IR35 / umbrella

The role:

Lead rotor dynamic analysis tasks to inform equipment and system design and specification
Produce verification evidence to underpin system and equipment performance
Undertake model validation including comparison of predicted and test data at system and equipment level
Provide direction to more junior engineers and undertake mentoring and coaching
Undertake peers' reviews / checking of rotor-dynamics analysis deliverables
Opportunity for further training and development

You

Experience in rotor-dynamic analysis and/or machine design and dynamics
Experience with structural and rotor-dynamic analysis software advantageous (ANSYS, CFX, Maxwell, Shaft Designer, Dyrobes or similar)
Masters level qualification including knowledge of: Rotor Dynamics, Tribology, Gear Design, Machine Design, Turbo Machinery Design or Electrical Machine Design
Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation
Applicable industry experience: Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Automotive (Engine or Powertrain), Nuclear, Marine, Defence and Aerospace

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
Achieve a work/life balance
Develop your skills

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