Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Portsmouth Naval Base working a hybrid pattern We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Circa £46,000 dependent on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger.
As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most.
Youll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will deliver key WTA (Warship Technical Authority) service elements across platform systems, including design change, technical assurance, material state and obsolescence management, specialist engineering support, and future support or transformation planning.
Providing mechanical engineering support across diverse platform systems, equipment, and critical marine services Delivering engineering input to multiple projects, including CSM platforms and international naval programmes Working with internal teams and external stakeholders to clarify and manage platform system requirements Maintaining systems design integrity across varied engineering contexts, classes, and programme deployments Supporting investigations, impact assessments and integration analyses to enable evidence-based technical decisions Ensuring safe, efficient implementation of design changes while maintaining configuration control and system integration Essential skills: You hold broad knowledge of complex platform systems across UK and international markets You will have a good understanding of applicable industry standards and the ability to operate effectively within CSM, LCM, and other governance and assurance frameworks You will have the ability to apply mechanical engineering knowledge quickly and confidently to a wide range of platform and projects across multiple platform systems and sub-systems and equipments You will be an experienced professional engineer at CEng level or equivalent level of capability You provide effective technical guidance and influence, supporting engineers with technical oversight, clarity of direction, and opportunities for professional development The Asset Management team: This role sits within the Warship Technical Authority (WTA) Service Hub, part of the Asset Management team within Warship Support, delivering whole ship, systems and equipment engineering expertise and change management to ensure safe, assured and high-quality support across Warship Support programmes.
The Asset Management Team already supports QEC, T45, T23, HUNT, OPV and intentional navies.
Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle.
Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
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