Join Our Team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer!
Location: Coventry (Onsite Position)
Salary: Competitive
What You'll Be Doing:
Step into an exciting opportunity with our newly formed Mechanical Engineering team in Coventry! Your mission? To deliver essential ship services, crew life support capabilities, and cutting-edge equipment for the current and next generation of Nuclear Submarines. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting the design and development of critical systems for the SSN AUKUS.
* Lead the development of various mechanical engineering systems, equipment, and components.
* Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure equipment and component specifications meet challenging demands.
* Collaborate directly with customers to develop requirements and acceptance criteria based on operational scenarios and design considerations.
* Take the lead in performing and reviewing engineering calculations and analysis to demonstrate system performance.
* Coordinate and manage a wide stakeholder base to solve complex engineering problems and make informed engineering decisions.
Your Skills and Experience:
Essential:
* Background in Mechanical Engineering, particularly in Rotating Machinery, Components, or Fluid Dynamics.
* Proven experience in applying mechanical engineering across various products and stages of the product lifecycle.
* Strong prioritization skills and the ability to thrive in a cross-functional team.
* A passion for problem-solving and tackling complex engineering challenges.
* Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science subjects.
Desirable:
* Experience in Leadership or Mentoring.
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 the potential for an annual incentive!
The Platform Systems Team:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Platform Systems team, you'll join a passionate group of engineers at our new Coventry site. This is your chance to innovate in submarine design and mentor junior staff while enhancing your technical skillset. We also provide relocation support for eligible candidates across all Submarine roles.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you can truly make a difference! Join 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 Note: 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: 27th January 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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