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Vessel Electrical Engineer

Liverpool, North West £40000 - £45000 annum HSB Technical Limited

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Position: Vessel Electrical Engineer (Shore Based)
Job ID: 1873/1
Location: Liverpool (with travel to Belfast)
Salary: £40,000–£5,000 DOE
Type: Permanent

Benefits: 25+ days holiday, private health insurance (including spouse and children under 18, accepting all pre-existing conditions, taxed), 8% employer pension contribution & 8% employee contribution, vehicle provided for business use.

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors – visit: for a full list of our vacancies.

Position Overview
The Vessel Electrical Engineer (shore-based) will focus on surveys, fault finding, repairs, and installation of vessel electrical systems across operational vessels, from engine room to bridge. You will be the go-to technical expert for electrical works, ensuring operational vessels remain safe, compliant, and fully functional.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

•    Conduct electrical surveys on vessels, including dockings, overhauls, and routine inspections.
•    Fault-find, repair, and install vessel electrical systems, covering:
•    Engine Controls (Deep Sea, Comap, and various other systems)
•    Power Management Systems (PMS)
•    Bridge systems including navigation, radar, communication, and other electrical equipment.
•    Assist with preparation and execution of pre-docking tests and inspections, including reporting and follow-up actions.
•    Organise and manage parts and spares for repairs and installations.
•    Maintain clear and effective communication with vessel crew and shore-based management.
•    Perform preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown response, including occasional weekend/on-call duties.

Qualifications & Requirements

•    Ex-Royal Navy or Ex-Merchant Navy – ETO, RFA preferred.
•    Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in the marine industry.
•    Basic understanding of diesel engines and propulsion system controls & monitoring systems.
•    Experience with engine controls and power management systems.
•    Competent in fault finding and rectification of electrical and electronic defects.
•    Able to carry out electrical work, testing surveys, dockings, overhauls, and other repairs.
•    Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
•    Fully proficient with computers and applications.
•    Full clean UK Driving Licence.
•    Flexibility to travel to Belfast and other locations as required.

Working Hours & Environment

•    Monday–Friday standard hours (on tugs in Liverpool/Belfast).
•    Some reactive weekend work may be required for broken vessels.
•    Team size: reporting directly to Technical Superintendent in Liverpool.
•    Role involves breakdown response, preventative maintenance, and reactive work across vessels.

Compensation & Benefits

•    Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE 
•    Overtime: Any extra hours worked are compensated with time off in lieu.
•    25+ days holida
•    Private health insurance (includes spouse and children under 18, accepting all pre-existing conditions, taxed).
•    Pension: 8% employer, 8% employee.
•    Company vehicle provided for business use.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.

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Controls Engineer (Marine Vessel Controls

Southampton, South East HSB Technical Ltd

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Position: Controls Engineer (Marine Vessel Controls)
Job ID: 131/35
Location: UK Home Based - UK & Europe Travel
Utilisation Rate: (between 50/70%)
Rate/Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 Plus Overtime (20k)
Benefits: Pension, Private Medical and more
Type: Permanent, Full Time

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors.



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Controls Engineer (Marine Vessel Controls

£37000 - £45000 annum HSB Technical Limited

Posted 11 days ago

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Position: Controls Engineer (Marine Vessel Controls) 
Job ID: 131/35
Location: UK Home Based - UK & Europe Travel
Utilisation Rate: (between 50/70%) 
Rate/Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 Plus Overtime (20k)
Benefits: Pension, Private Medical and more 
Type: Permanent, Full Time 

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Controls Engineer (Marine Vessel Controls) 

Typically, this person will be the face of the company when on site - you will travel to vessels across the UK and Europe to either fault find, repair, install or commission marine control systems used to control a range of propulsion equipment from bow and stern thrusters, rudders CPP's and more.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Controls Engineer (Marine Vessel Controls):

  • You will: Travel to site for a period of up to 8 days at a time, carrying out the agreed works which could be fault finding, repairs, installation or commissioning of marine control systems 
  • Write reports covering all works completed and spares required / used 
  • Be an on site representative of the business with the ability to talk to all skill level staff

Qualifications and requirements for the Controls Engineer (Marine Vessel Controls): 

  • Driving Licence 
  • Passport 
  • Ability to travel at a moments notice when operational 
  • NVQ or time served 

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.
 

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Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Birmingham, West Midlands CBSbutler

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Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer




  • Birmingham (2 or 3 days on site p/week)
  • £35,000 - £60,000 + excellent bens.



**Please note sue to security restrictions we can only consider sole UK nationals**



Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on.



As a Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer in our 'Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology' (ADS&T) business you will play an important role in delivering a wide variety of projects, ranging from niche consultancy to large, high-profile programmes. By taking a critical role within our diverse portfolio of defence projects, you can take pride in the impact your contribution will make to safeguarding our nation.



Your purpose:



As a Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer within ADS&T you will:


  • Support/Lead the creation of optimal design solutions to address client requirements.
  • Produce substantiation calculations to demonstrate designs will perform as required.
  • Author and update technical documents.
  • Manage your projects' delivery against Time, Cost and Quality requirements.
  • Support our QA process through review or checking colleagues’ work.
  • Present your work to the client at formal reviews.
  • Work within project teams, these may include placements at clients’ sites.



What you can bring:



  • Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Chartership with a relevant engineering institution or be progressing towards obtaining this.
  • Sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application to varied projects and domains.
  • Creativity and experience across the design lifecycle including undertaking requirements capture, concept generation, development and down-selection.
  • Familiarity with working to design codes and industry standards appropriate for a safety critical industry.
  • Experience in the production of design documentation, including calculations, reports, specifications and requirements capture documents. Computer aided design experience.
  • Experience of participating and presenting material at formal design reviews.
  • Experience of working in teams to deliver mechanical engineering design projects. Experience working in the nuclear or other safety critical industry.
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Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems

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Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer

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: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

As a Lead Principal Engineer within the SSNA Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team (IDT), you will play a key leadership role in delivering engineering scope across a complex and fast-paced submarine programme. You’ll take ownership of multiple systems, provide technical assurance, and collaborate across disciplines to drive delivery forward.

  • Leading the delivery of assigned engineering scope, ensuring quality and timely outputs across design, integration, and qualification
  • Overseeing technical ownership of several mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and effective collaboration across interface areas
  • Producing engineering artifacts, including documentation, calculations and performing simulation/analysis.
  • Managing task allocation and progress tracking through structured tools (Jira/Confluence), ensuring alignment with programme milestones, cost, and schedule expectations
  • Coaching and supporting engineers at all levels — from graduates to senior professionals — to grow technical capability and confidence
  • Working closely with peers, suppliers, and wider functional stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain delivery momentum
  • Reviewing technical documentation, supporting hazard assessments, and managing change control with sound engineering judgement
  • Proactively identifying and addressing shortfalls in delivery, documentation or process — embedding a culture of openness, improvement, and accountability

Your skills and experiences:

We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead engineering work packages while mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative delivery culture. You should have:

  • A proven track record of delivering complex mechanical or multi-disciplinary engineering tasks in a regulated environment
  • Experience mentoring or coaching engineers to support technical and professional growth
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to lead conversations, challenge constructively, and build strong working relationships
  • The ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, project, safety, ILS and supply chain functions
  • Familiarity with task and documentation management tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • Working toward or already professionally registered (CEng strongly preferred)
  • A STEM-related degree (or equivalent experience) with strong foundations in systems thinking and platform-level integration

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 Mechanical team:

You’ll join the Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team — a dynamic, collaborative engineering group working at the forefront of submarine platform development. The team brings together engineers from across disciplines, career levels, and partner organisations to deliver critical mechanical capability. Through close engagement with suppliers, systems engineers, and programme stakeholders, you’ll play a central role in shaping high-integrity technical solutions, supporting team development, and ensuring delivery remains aligned with the wider programme plan and budget. We have multiple roles available & will be offering positions within the following disciplines; Air Purification & Atmosphere Monitoring, Trim & Compensation, Hydraulics, Air Movement & HVAC, and Cooling. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll 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 have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 12th November 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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Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems

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Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Air Purification Systems

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

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

  • Design of Air Purification and Atmosphere Monitoring systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines

  • Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis

  • Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications

  • Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers

  • Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team

  • Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

  • Experience in the design of gas scrubbing, filtration, and environmental control systems (e.g. CO₂ removal, O₂ generation, trace contaminant management, radiological hazards) – ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub-sea)

  • Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioning

  • Demonstrated leadership – either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership

  • Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of platform-level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability

  • Previous experience integrating purification systems with submarine life-support, HVAC, and emergency protocols

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 team:

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer – Air Purification Systems, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine Air Purification and Atmosphere Monitoring systems. This includes system-level design, technical leadership, supplier engagement, and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll 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 have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31st October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems

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Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This position will require a full-time presence on-site

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

  • Developing the package of design evidence required to justify a safe, effective design and generate customer confidence in the design solution
  • Specifying and assisting in the build of prototypes, products and systems suitable for testing
  • Providing timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues
  • Ensuring that commitments are agreed, reviewed and met
  • Mentoring junior engineers regarding technical matters
  • Making presentations effectively to technical and management audiences and within this, be able to identify and keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets
  • Author/co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations as required

Your skills and experiences:

  • Educated to degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science subjects
  • Be able to design documentation with the ability to present these to customers and wider groups
  • Have the ability to solve complex engineering calculations
  • Be proficient in CAD, MS Office and be comfortable with other IT applications

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 Mechanical Platform Systems team:

Being part of a team, you will have a great opportunity to be involved in the planning and reactive support to ensure that the engineering aspects of testing and commissioning activities are undertaken in a safe and appropriate way whilst ensuring design intent are maintained. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be a part of some of our most complex projects to date and to have great opportunity career development. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll 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 have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th November 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: Lead Mechanical Engineer

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: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

As a Lead Principal Engineer within the SSNA Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team (IDT), you will play a key leadership role in delivering engineering scope across a complex and fast-paced submarine programme. You’ll take ownership of multiple systems, provide technical assurance, and collaborate across disciplines to drive delivery forward.

  • Leading the delivery of assigned engineering scope, ensuring quality and timely outputs across design, integration, and qualification
  • Overseeing technical ownership of several mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and effective collaboration across interface areas
  • Producing engineering artifacts, including documentation, calculations and performing simulation/analysis.
  • Managing task allocation and progress tracking through structured tools (Jira/Confluence), ensuring alignment with programme milestones, cost, and schedule expectations
  • Coaching and supporting engineers at all levels — from graduates to senior professionals — to grow technical capability and confidence
  • Working closely with peers, suppliers, and wider functional stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain delivery momentum
  • Reviewing technical documentation, supporting hazard assessments, and managing change control with sound engineering judgement
  • Proactively identifying and addressing shortfalls in delivery, documentation or process — embedding a culture of openness, improvement, and accountability

Your skills and experiences:

We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead engineering work packages while mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative delivery culture. You should have:

  • A proven track record of delivering complex mechanical or multi-disciplinary engineering tasks in a regulated environment
  • Experience mentoring or coaching engineers to support technical and professional growth
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to lead conversations, challenge constructively, and build strong working relationships
  • The ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, project, safety, ILS and supply chain functions
  • Familiarity with task and documentation management tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • Working toward or already professionally registered (CEng strongly preferred)
  • A STEM-related degree (or equivalent experience) with strong foundations in systems thinking and platform-level integration

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 Mechanical team:

You’ll join the Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team — a dynamic, collaborative engineering group working at the forefront of submarine platform development. The team brings together engineers from across disciplines, career levels, and partner organisations to deliver critical mechanical capability. Through close engagement with suppliers, systems engineers, and programme stakeholders, you’ll play a central role in shaping high-integrity technical solutions, supporting team development, and ensuring delivery remains aligned with the wider programme plan and budget. We have multiple roles available & will be offering positions within the following disciplines; Air Purification & Atmosphere Monitoring, Trim & Compensation, Hydraulics, Air Movement & HVAC, and Cooling. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll 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 have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 12th November 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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Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems

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Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Air Purification Systems

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

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

  • Design of Air Purification and Atmosphere Monitoring systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines

  • Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis

  • Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications

  • Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers

  • Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team

  • Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

  • Experience in the design of gas scrubbing, filtration, and environmental control systems (e.g. CO₂ removal, O₂ generation, trace contaminant management, radiological hazards) – ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub-sea)

  • Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioning

  • Demonstrated leadership – either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership

  • Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of platform-level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability

  • Previous experience integrating purification systems with submarine life-support, HVAC, and emergency protocols

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 team:

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer – Air Purification Systems, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine Air Purification and Atmosphere Monitoring systems. This includes system-level design, technical leadership, supplier engagement, and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll 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 have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31st October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems

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Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This position will require a full-time presence on-site

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

  • Developing the package of design evidence required to justify a safe, effective design and generate customer confidence in the design solution
  • Specifying and assisting in the build of prototypes, products and systems suitable for testing
  • Providing timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues
  • Ensuring that commitments are agreed, reviewed and met
  • Mentoring junior engineers regarding technical matters
  • Making presentations effectively to technical and management audiences and within this, be able to identify and keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets
  • Author/co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations as required

Your skills and experiences:

  • Educated to degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science subjects
  • Be able to design documentation with the ability to present these to customers and wider groups
  • Have the ability to solve complex engineering calculations
  • Be proficient in CAD, MS Office and be comfortable with other IT applications

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 Mechanical Platform Systems team:

Being part of a team, you will have a great opportunity to be involved in the planning and reactive support to ensure that the engineering aspects of testing and commissioning activities are undertaken in a safe and appropriate way whilst ensuring design intent are maintained. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be a part of some of our most complex projects to date and to have great opportunity career development. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll 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 have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th November 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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