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Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer


Company : BAE Systems


Location : Barrow-in-Furness, North West


Created : 2025-06-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical EngineerHave you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This position will require full time on-site presenceSalary: CompetitiveWhat youll be doing:Developing the package of design evidence required to justify a safe, effective design and generate customer confidence in the design solutionSpecifying and assisting in the build of prototypes, products and systems suitable for testingProviding timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issuesEnsuring that commitments are agreed, reviewed and metMentoring junior engineers regarding technical mattersMaking presentations effectively to technical and management audiences and within this, be able to identify and keep abreast of novel technical concepts and marketsAuthor/co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations as requiredYour skills and experiences:Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science SubjectsBe able to design documentation with the ability to present these to customers and wider groupsHave the ability to solve complex engineering calculationsHave an Engineering Lifecycle backgroundBe proficient in CAD, MS Office and be comfortable with other IT applicationsBenefits:Youll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. Youll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The T&C Engineering Support team:Being a part of the team, you will have a great opportunity to be involved in the planning and reactive support to ensure that the engineering aspects of testing and commissioning activities are undertaken in a safe and appropriate way whilst ensuring design intent are maintained. Its a fantastic opportunity to be a part of some of our most complex projects to date and to have great a opportunity for career development. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteriaWhy BAE Systems?This is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. Youll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where youll 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date: 13th June 2025We 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.#LI-MS1#LI-Onsite