Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Air Purification Systems
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
* Design of Air Purification and Atmosphere Monitoring 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:
* Experience in the design of gas scrubbing, filtration, and environmental control systems (e.g. CO₂ removal, O₂ generation, trace contaminant management, radiological hazards) – ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub-sea)
* 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:
* Knowledge of platform-level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability
* Previous experience integrating purification systems with submarine life-support, HVAC, and emergency protocols
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 team:
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer – Air Purification Systems, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine Air Purification and Atmosphere Monitoring systems.
This includes system-level design, technical leadership, supplier engagement, and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll 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.
All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard as a minimum. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
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