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FEA Engineer (ANSYS)
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Up to £45k DOE
This role will involve working primarily with ANSYS. The position will require the individual to develop and assess structural concepts. The successful candidate will perform structural analysis using Ansys or other FEA tools to assess stress, deformation, fatigue, and thermal effects on components and systems. Collaborating with design teams to optimise product performance based on simulation results.
The Company
A company that is developing game changing product applications across many industries, to significantly impact global air quality and climate change for the better, opening a brand new site in Warwickshire, this is the right time to join a fantastic team!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and assess structural concepts
- Perform structural analysis using Ansys or other FEA tools to assess stress, deformation, fatigue, and thermal effects on components and systems
- Collaborate with design teams to optimise product performance based on simulation results
- Prepare clear, concise technical reports and presentations to communicate analysis findings and recommendations to the team
- Support the development of new methodologies, custom scripts, and automation for simulation workflows to enhance efficiency
- Ensure all work adheres to industry standards, safety regulations, and company guidelines
The successful FEA Engineer will have a minimum of 3 years work experience in this kind of role, as well as possessing the following key skills:
- Experience with ANSYS mechanical nonlinear structural modelling packages is essential
- Extensive SolidWorks TM or another similar 3D CAD Program Experience
- Effective ANSYS FEA user
- Preferably with non-linear material modelling experience
- Preferably with Contact & Friction modelling experience
- Preferably with time-dependent modelling experience
- Good background in Classical Structural Mechanical Calculation Method
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Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Posted today
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Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £60,000
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
- Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
- Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator.
- Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope
- Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure that the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy
Your skills and experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality
- An understanding of complex control systems
- Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover and their operation
- Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles
- Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience
- CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject matter/ working towards
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 Hydrostatic Control team:
By joining our team, you will help to play an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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: 5th September 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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Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £60,000
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
- Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
- Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator.
- Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope
- Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure that the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy
Your skills and experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality
- An understanding of complex control systems
- Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover and their operation
- Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles
- Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience
- CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject matter/ working towards
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 Hydrostatic Control team:
By joining our team, you will help to play an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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: 5th September 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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Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £60,000
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
- Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
- Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator.
- Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope
- Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure that the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy
Your skills and experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality
- An understanding of complex control systems
- Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover and their operation
- Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles
- Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience
- CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject matter/ working towards
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 Hydrostatic Control team:
By joining our team, you will help to play an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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: 5th September 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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Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £60,000
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
- Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
- Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator.
- Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope
- Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure that the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy
Your skills and experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality
- An understanding of complex control systems
- Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover and their operation
- Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles
- Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience
- CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject matter/ working towards
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 Hydrostatic Control team:
By joining our team, you will help to play an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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: 5th September 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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Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £60,000
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
- Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
- Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator.
- Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope
- Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure that the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy
Your skills and experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality
- An understanding of complex control systems
- Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover and their operation
- Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles
- Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience
- CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject matter/ working towards
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 Hydrostatic Control team:
By joining our team, you will help to play an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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: 5th September 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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Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £60,000
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
- Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
- Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator.
- Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope
- Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure that the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy
Your skills and experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality
- An understanding of complex control systems
- Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover and their operation
- Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles
- Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience
- CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject matter/ working towards
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 Hydrostatic Control team:
By joining our team, you will help to play an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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: 5th September 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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Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Posted today
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Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £60,000
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
- Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
- Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator.
- Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope
- Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure that the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy
Your skills and experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality
- An understanding of complex control systems
- Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover and their operation
- Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles
- Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience
- CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject matter/ working towards
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 Hydrostatic Control team:
By joining our team, you will help to play an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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: 5th September 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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Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £60,000
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
- Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
- Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator.
- Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope
- Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure that the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy
Your skills and experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality
- An understanding of complex control systems
- Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover and their operation
- Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles
- Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience
- CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject matter/ working towards
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 Hydrostatic Control team:
By joining our team, you will help to play an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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: 5th September 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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Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Posted today
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Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £60,000
What you’ll be doing:
- Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
- Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
- Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator.
- Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support for projects that are beyond immediate scope
- Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure that the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy
Your skills and experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality
- An understanding of complex control systems
- Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover and their operation
- Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles
- Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience
- CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject matter/ working towards
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 Hydrostatic Control team:
By joining our team, you will help to play an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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: 5th September 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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