Job Title:
Principal Mechanical Engineer II
Location:
Cowes, Portsmouth Broad Oak, Great Baddow – 4 days onsite minimum
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please
speak
to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary:
Up to £87,200 (depending on skills and experience)
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Role description:
The Principal Mechanical Engineer is a key role that
leads
the mechanical engineering aspects of the development of new radar technologies. Reporting to the Project Engineering
Manager, this role
must
have an
expert
general mechanical knowledge with experience in the design, build, integration and test of
complex
mechanical systems
The holder will themselves be a subject matter
expert
in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering, for example, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element
Analysis, Propulsion, Structures or Thermal Systems. They may also hold Mechanical Design Authority for the Future Radar Products
Core Duties:
Subject matter
expert
in at least one area of the Mechanical Engineering discipline
Provide
leadership, direction, and technical guidance to a small team of mechanical/CAD engineers, including reviewing their work and coaching them throughout the development of new radar products
Organise and oversee work packages within the project
Effectively liaise with the project engineering
manager, the project
manager
and the project technical authority in pursuance of the project aims
Being a
strong
influencer in the Mechanical Engineering community, embracing change and continuous improvement throughout the organisation
Implement design changes
Updating and complying with company standards, processes and guidelines
Provide input into engineering estimates
Essential skills:
You’ll have experience and knowledge of the design, build, test and use of composite structural materials
You’ll have experience and knowledge of engineering lifecycles from requirements capture and derivation through to in‑service support
You’ll have experience and knowledge of designing and implementing
complex
mechanical systems, as well as familiarity with relevant modelling and simulation tools for
analysing
structural behaviour under static and dynamic loads, shock and vibration
You’ll be able to demonstrate familiarity with the content, applicability and use of relevant standards
You’ll hold Chartered Engineer status or an equivalent professional registration
The Future Radar team:
You will be working within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with
confidence
and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a
strong
sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
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
10th April 2026
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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