Join Our Team as a Senior Structural Engineer – Shock & Dynamics!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role!
Salary: Circa £45,000
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Support the development and maintenance of Naval Shock Requirements, ensuring clarity and proper flow-down to systems, equipment, and suppliers.
* Manage Verification and Validation evidence to demonstrate compliance with Naval Shock Requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
* Review shock qualification evidence from suppliers and internal teams, including analytical calculations, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and physical shock test results.
* Conduct detailed stress assessments of equipment and structural components under pseudo-static shock loading, identifying risks and recommending mitigations.
* Support the planning and execution of shock testing activities, defining loading conditions, monitoring outcomes, and reviewing test results.
* Apply internal processes and standards rigorously, producing clear, auditable evidence of compliance through formal calculations and technical reports.
* Contribute to the early identification and resolution of technical issues throughout the product lifecycle, supporting continuous improvement.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
* A solid understanding of structural mechanics and dynamics principles, with the ability to apply them to real-world engineering problems.
* Knowledge of material strength behavior, including elastic and plastic properties, and their influence on structural performance.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and techniques for structural assessment.
* Exposure to Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) concepts.
* A clear ambition to work towards professional chartership, with a commitment to ongoing technical and professional development.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy perks like a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive!
The Shock Transversal Team:
As a Senior Structural Engineer – Shock & Dynamics, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring a vessel’s functionality after experiencing shock loading from Naval Underwater Explosion Events (UNDEX). Your work will involve hands-on engineering analysis, including structural calculations, FEA, and participation in specialist Naval Shock Testing. Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, providing expert shock design guidance while benefiting from strong mentorship and development opportunities in this impactful engineering field. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates across all Submarine roles.
Why BAE Systems?
Join us and make a real difference! Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity. We empower you to fulfill your potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that 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 roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date:
20th February 2026. 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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