Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Please note for this role you are only required to be on site 2 consecutive days a fortnight and offer some flexibility when required.
Location: Cumbria or some southern alternatives, please enquire.
Salary: up to £60k
Requirements: Sole British nationality and SC eligible.
What you’ll be doing:
* Design of multiple platform systems, sub-systems and equipment for 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:
Desired:
* Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioning
* Demonstrated leadership – either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership
* Degree Level Qualification or Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation.
* Mechanical Engineering background in Rotator Machinery, Components or Fluid Dynamics.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* Opportunities for career progression, professional development, and relocation support where applicable.
* Work on cutting-edge, mission-critical engineering projects that enhance our defence capability.