Job Description
Join Our Team as a Principal Structural Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements! Speak to your recruiter about the options available for this role.
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Design & Analysis: Dive into the analysis and design of complex steel structures, utilizing Eurocodes, British Standards, and BAE standards to support submarine builds.
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Regulatory Expertise: Leverage your knowledge of regulations beyond BAE Systems, including LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, and geometric tolerance.
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Technical Proficiency: Interpret and apply computer-based analytical techniques, including finite element analysis and CAD modeling (Abaqus, S-Frame).
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Manufacturing Support: Assist in the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of submarine structures, modules, and components.
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Concept Development: Contribute to the production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs, ensuring they meet contractual requirements and deadlines.
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Quality Assurance: Take responsibility for approvals, checking analysis, and outputs to maintain high standards.
Your Skills and Experiences:
* 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.
* Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and structural steelwork, including lifting handling and LOLER.
* Proficient in ABAQUS, S-Frame Foran, MathCAD, and Excel.
* Experience in a production environment; marine production experience is a plus!
Why Join Us?
At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including:
* Green car scheme
* Private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
The Specialist Structures Department Team:
As a Principal Engineer, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of 14 professionals across various seniority levels. Together, you’ll conduct engineering assessments to support submarine builds, ensuring safety-critical equipment is produced efficiently. We also offer relocation support packages for eligible candidates across all submarine roles.
Why BAE Systems?
Join us and make a real difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making 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 and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 19th December 2025
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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