Join Our Team as a Principal Structural Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role.
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design and analysis of complex steel structures. Your expertise will directly support submarine builds through:
* Design and Analysis: Utilize Eurocodes, British Standards, and BAE standards to conduct FEA and classical calculation analysis.
* Regulatory Expertise: Apply your knowledge of regulations that extend beyond BAE Systems, including LOLER, Codes of Compliance, Weld Specifications, and Geometric Tolerance.
* Data Interpretation: Use computer-based analytical techniques, including finite element analysis, CAD modeling, and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame).
* Manufacturing Support: Assist in the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures.
* Technical Outputs: Produce concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs that meet contractual requirements, target dates, and budget demands.
* Quality Assurance: Check and approve calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Your Skills and Experience:
Essential:
* BEng/MEng in Engineering or equivalent experience.
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or nearing CEng status.
* Expertise in structural steel analysis and design.
* Fully conversant with Eurocodes and British Standards.
* Competent in reviewing and checking design outputs.
* Knowledge of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, lifting handling, and LOLER.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with ABAQUS, S-Frame, NX, MathCAD, and Excel.
* Previous experience in a production or marine production environment.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible, discounted 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 Production Engineering Department Team:
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will collaborate with a dynamic team of designers and engineers. You’ll be part of a rapidly growing team on a new program, conducting engineering assessments to support the build process. Your contributions will be vital in developing equipment and providing operational and production support for safety-critical systems. Relocation support is available for all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is your opportunity to make a real difference! Join an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity and merit, 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 certain 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 your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.
Closing Date: 17th February 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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