Job Title:
Senior Structural Engineer – Shock & Dynamics
Location:
Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please
speak
to your recruiter about the options for this role
Salary:
Circa £45,000
What you’ll be doing:
Support the development, interpretation, and maintenance of Naval Shock Requirements, ensuring they are clearly defined and appropriately flowed down to systems, equipment, and suppliers
Manage
and maintain Verification and Validation evidence to demonstrate that systems and equipment achieve compliance with Naval Shock Requirements throughout the product lifecycle
Review and assess shock qualification evidence provided by suppliers and internal teams, including
analytical
calculations, Finite Element
Analysis
(FEA), and physical shock test results, ensuring robustness and technical credibility
Conduct detailed stress assessments of equipment and structural components subjected to pseudo-static shock loading, identifying risks and recommending mitigations where required
Support the planning and execution of shock testing activities, including defining required loading conditions, monitoring test outcomes, and reviewing and approving test results
Apply internal processes and standards rigorously, producing clear, auditable evidence of compliance through formal calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation
Contribute to the early identification, investigation, and timely resolution of technical issues arising at any stage of the product lifecycle, supporting continuous improvement and risk reduction
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 behaviour, including elastic and plastic properties, and how these influence structural performance
Desirable:
Familiarity with Finite Element
Analysis
(FEA) tools and techniques for structural assessment and validation
Exposure to, or an understanding of, Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) concepts
A clear
ambition
to work towards professional chartership, with commitment to ongoing technical and professional development
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 Shock Transversal team:
The Shock Transversal team plays a critical role in demonstrating a vessel’s continued functionality after experiencing shock loading caused by Naval Underwater Explosion Events (UNDEX). As a Senior Structural Engineer – Shock & Dynamics, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, supporting systems throughout the project lifecycle to demonstrate demonstrate compliance with demanding Naval Shock requirements. Your work will span
hands-on
engineering
analysis, including structural calculations, Finite Element
Analysis, assessment of historical and empirical evidence, and involvement in specialist Naval Shock Testing, alongside the technical review of supplier deliverables. You’ll collaborate closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, providing
expert
shock design guidance though design reviews and supplier engagements, while benefiting from
strong
mentorship and development opportunities to grow your
expertise
in this highly specialised and impactful engineering field. We offer relocation support across all Submarine 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 diversity of 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. 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:
23rd January 2026
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.
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