Join Our Team as a Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Full-time on-site presence required)
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a key player in our Mechanical Platform Systems team, you will:
* Develop Design Evidence: Create a robust package of design evidence to ensure safety and effectiveness, boosting customer confidence in our solutions.
* Prototype Development: Specify and assist in building prototypes, products, and systems ready for testing.
* Issue Resolution: Provide timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues.
* Commitment Management: Ensure that commitments are agreed upon, reviewed, and met.
* Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers on technical matters.
* Effective Presentations: Present complex ideas to both technical and management audiences, staying updated on novel technical concepts and markets.
* Technical Documentation: Author and co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents, and presentations as needed.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Educational Background: Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science subjects.
* Design Documentation: Ability to create and present design documentation to customers and broader groups.
* Problem-Solving: Strong capability in solving complex engineering calculations.
* Technical Proficiency: Proficient in CAD, MS Office, and comfortable with various IT applications.
Benefits of Joining Us:
At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. Enjoy:
* Competitive pension scheme
* Employee share plans
* Flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
* Green car scheme and private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
About the Mechanical Platform Systems Team:
As part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in planning and providing reactive support to ensure safe and effective engineering during testing and commissioning activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with some of our most complex projects and advance your career. We also offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
Here, you can truly make a 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 strive to make 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, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.
Closing Date: 6th March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
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