Job Description
Join Our Team as a Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Full-time on-site presence required)
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a key player in our team, you will:
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Develop design evidence to ensure a safe and effective design, boosting customer confidence in our solutions.
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Specify and assist in building prototypes, products, and systems ready for testing.
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Provide timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues.
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Ensure commitments are agreed upon, reviewed, and met.
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Mentor junior engineers on technical matters, sharing your expertise.
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Present effectively to both technical and management audiences, staying updated on novel technical concepts and markets.
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Author and co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents, and presentations as needed.
Your Skills and Experiences:
We’re looking for someone who:
* Holds a degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science subjects.
* Can create design documentation and present it confidently to customers and wider groups.
* Is adept at solving complex engineering calculations.
* Is proficient in CAD, MS Office, and comfortable with various IT applications.
Benefits:
We offer more than just a competitive salary! Enjoy:
* A robust pension scheme
* Employee share plans
* Flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
* A green car scheme and private health plans
* Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive
The Mechanical Platform Systems Team:
Join a dynamic team where you’ll:
* Be involved in planning and reactive support for safe engineering testing and commissioning activities.
* Contribute to some of our most complex projects, paving the way for exciting career development.
* Benefit from relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you’ll make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought. We reward integrity and merit, empowering 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 Security Information: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and place of birth 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: 10th December 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!