Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Broad Oak – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Circa £46,000 – depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering theories, concepts, practices, principals and approaches. Able to apply theoretical engineering knowledge, experience & skills to develop products & services, specifications, designs and developments, able to resolve technical & performance issues and problems for a product or service.
* Provide support to Mechanical Systems and equipment within the scope of the Submarine Support Motion Control Contract
* Design and develop solutions to a range of Mechanical design problems or situations
* Work as part of a wider project team under limited technical supervision
* Understand and apply a range of design processes, tools, systems and techniques
* Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and with other functions
* Answer and provide support to technical queries from internal and external stakeholders where required
* Apply knowledge and experience of Engineering Governance and assurance processes (e.g. Application of Life Cycle Management)
* Review, amend, and draft technical documentation (e.g. Reports, Test Procedures)
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
* Engineering degree or working towards CEng level (or equivalent level of capability)
* Demonstrable experience in mechanical engineering
* Ability to make judgements based on own knowledge and experience of similar situations
* Ability to assess the viability and applicability of solutions, evaluate alternatives based on an understanding of common or previous solutions to problems and analysis of factual information
Desirable
* Experience in any of the following; Thermal Systems, Fluid Power (e.g. Hydraulics), Computational Fluid Dynamics
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Submarine Support Motion Control team:
BAE Systems Submarine Support Motion Control Team provides comprehensive service and support to mission critical Motion Control Systems for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.
This role will provide the opportunity to work within an experienced, diverse, and highly motived project team. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge within a global business
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll 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 backgro