Job Description
Join Our Team as a Principal Structural Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements—let's discuss the options that suit you best!
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Design & Analysis: Craft and analyze complex steel structures using Eurocodes, British Standards, and BAE standards to support submarine builds through FEA and classical calculations.
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Regulatory Expertise: Leverage your knowledge of regulations beyond BAE Systems, including LOLER, Codes of Compliance, Weld Specifications, and Geometric Tolerance.
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Data Interpretation: Utilize computer-based analytical techniques, including finite element analysis, CAD modeling, and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame).
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Support Manufacturing Processes: Assist in the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation of submarine structures.
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Technical Outputs: Produce concept drawings, layouts, and other technical documents that align with contractual requirements, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
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Quality Assurance: Check and approve calculations to maintain high standards.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* BEng/MEng in Engineering or equivalent experience.
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or nearing CEng status.
* Expertise in structural steel analysis and design.
* Fully conversant with Eurocodes and British Standards.
* Competent in reviewing and checking design outputs.
* Strong background in mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, and knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with ABAQUS, S-Frame, NX, MathCAD, and Excel.
* Experience in a production or marine production environment.
Why Join Us?
At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including:
* Green car scheme
* Private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
The Production Engineering Department Team:
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team of designers and engineers. You’ll conduct engineering assessments to support the build process and collaborate closely with the design team to develop equipment and provide operational support for safety-critical systems. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates across all submarine roles.
Why BAE Systems?
Here, you can truly make a difference! We foster 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, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with us.
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 positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 5th January 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application today!
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