Join Our Team as a Principal Structural Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements! Speak to your recruiter about the options available for this role.
Salary: Circa £60,000
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Design & Analysis: Dive into the analysis and design of complex steel structures using Eurocodes, British Standards, and BAE standards to support submarine builds.
* Regulatory Expertise: Leverage your knowledge of regulations beyond BAE Systems, including LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, and geometric tolerance.
* Technical Proficiency: Utilize computer-based analytical techniques, including finite element analysis and CAD modeling (Abaqus, S-Frame).
* Support Manufacturing: Assist in the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of submarine structures, modules, and components.
* Concept Development: Contribute to the production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs that meet contractual requirements and deadlines.
* Quality Assurance: Take responsibility for approvals, checking analysis, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* Experience in structural calculations.
* Understanding of structural mechanics and dynamics principles.
* Experience in developing structural requirements and V&V evidence.
* Proficiency in using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
* Ability to present technical arguments clearly and simply.
* Previous experience in checking and approving work.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of Abaqus FEA and Simcenter, or a willingness to learn.
* Chartered Engineer status (or on the path to becoming Chartered).
* Experience in generating toolset/calculation templates.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy perks like a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!
About Our Team:
As a Principal Engineer, you’ll be part of a dynamic dual-function team (design and engineering) of around 14 talented individuals. Together, we deliver engineering assessments that support the build process, collaborating closely with design colleagues to develop equipment and provide operational support for safety-critical systems. We also offer local commuting support and relocation packages, subject to eligibility criteria.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
This is your chance to make a real difference! Join an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Security Information: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 6th March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible!
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