Job Title:
Senior Mechanical Engineer Location:
Barrow-in-Furness. 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 dependent on experience What youll be doing: As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine systems. This includes system-level design, technical responsibility, supplier engagement, and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. Lead
design activities of Hydraulic / Mechanical systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines. Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis. Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications. Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers. Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team. Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews. Your skills and experiences: Essential: Strong
experience in the design of hydraulic/mechanical systems
ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub-sea). Familiarity with systems and equipment involving; hydraulic power units (HPUs), variable frequency dives (VFDs), control
cabinets, pumps, electric motors, hydraulic actuators, hydro-static transmissions and fluid mechanics. Proven
capability in system lifecycle delivery
from concept through to commissioning. Demonstrated leadership
either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership
. Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation. Desirable: Familiarity with design standards such as ASME, BS EN and other applicable standards. Previous engagement with suppliers or stakeholders on hydraulic / mechanical systems (inclusion of hydraulic control
logic
is desirable, e.g.
Variable Frequency Drive solutions but not required) 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 Platform Mechanical team: Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team where your expertise
will help drive the delivery of critical mechanical capability at the heart of a high-profile programme. Through close collaboration with suppliers, systems engineers, and key stakeholders, youll play a pivotal role in shaping high-integrity technical solutions, supporting team growth, and ensuring projects stay on courseboth technically and financially. This is a role that grows with you: whether your passion lies in technical leadership owning innovative design solutions and guiding others; people leadership developing talented engineers and managing
focused teams; or specialist technical deliverydiving deep into hydraulic and mechanical performance, analysis, and integration. Here, youll have the flexibility to shape your impact and help define the future of mechanical engineering excellence. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where youll be able to make a real difference. Youll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where youll 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 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:
9th December 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. #LI-MS1 #LI-Hybrid