Job title: Senior Designer – Mechanical
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – This is an on site position
Salary: £36,000+ Depending on skills and experience
What you will be doing:
You will be directly supporting our World Class Submarines by producing 3 D models of either Pipe routes, HVAC systems or mechanical compartment arrangements using the CAD toolset
Your responsibilities will also include producing 2 D drawings and electronic data and Bo M item development to a fast – paced schedule to support manufacturing, installation, and testing of our products
Develop and maintain close working relationships with other Design team members and Stakeholders who are working towards the same common goal
Working as a team to produce an Integrated Design that meets our client’s expectations and agreed set of requirements
Your skills and experiences:
Understanding of CAD toolsets and techniques e.g. AUTOCAD, Foran, Solidworks and Siemens NX etc. in both 2 D (Diagrams) and 3 D outputs (drawings and models)
HNC / ONC level or degree qualification in relevant STEM subject or equivalent work experience
Understanding of mechanical routed systems at both 2 D and 3 D level in either piping or HVAC design
Experience in Mechanical Compartment Integration / Room Integration and or Engineering Standards at Component / Equipment level
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Mechanical Designer team:
You will be working in a team that has recognised Mentors / Coaches who are on hand to provide you with on-the-job support or training to ensure you are set up for success within our business. You will report to a Project Leader where you will be working in a team of other Designers at various levels of experience and knowledge who will also support you in your development. The potential career path in this role could see you progressing to a Principal Designer or Assistant Project Leader or other roles within our Business. 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: 25th June 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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