Join Our Team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer!
Location: Coventry (Onsite Position)
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
Step into an exciting opportunity with our newly formed Mechanical Engineering team in Coventry! Your mission? To deliver essential ship services, crew life support capabilities, and cutting-edge equipment for both current and future generations of Nuclear Submarines. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the design and development of critical systems for the SSN AUKUS.
* Lead and develop various mechanical engineering systems, equipment, and components.
* Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure equipment and component specifications meet challenging demands.
* Collaborate directly with customers to develop requirements and acceptance criteria based on operational scenarios and design considerations.
* Take charge of performing and reviewing engineering calculations and analyses to demonstrate system performance.
* Coordinate and influence a diverse stakeholder base to tackle complex engineering problems and make informed decisions.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* Background in Mechanical Engineering, particularly in Rotating Machinery, Components, or Fluid Dynamics.
* Proven experience in applying mechanical engineering principles across various products and stages of the product lifecycle.
* Strong prioritization skills and the ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
* A passion for problem-solving and tackling complex engineering challenges.
* Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science subjects.
Desirable:
* Experience in leadership or mentoring roles.
Why Join Us?
Benefits:
At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a competitive salary. Enjoy a robust pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. This includes a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!
The Platform Systems Team:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Platform Systems team, you’ll be part of a dynamic group at our new Coventry site. Collaborate with passionate engineers to innovate submarine design and mentor junior staff to enhance their technical skills. We also provide relocation support for eligible candidates across all Submarine roles.
Why BAE Systems?
This is your chance to make a real impact! 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, 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, previous nationalities, and place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.
Closing Date: 10th February 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!
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