Engineer - Shock & Dynamics

Job description

Engineer - Shock & Dynamics

Would you like to be part of a specialist role providing guidance, support and advice, in deriving the shock transversal requirements? We currently have a vacancy for an Engineer at our site in Barrow.

As an Engineer, you will play a part in the active decomposition of the requirements to all systems and equipment, communicated at a system level design requirements level and the facilitation and control of technical interactions between industrial partners

This role will provide you with the opportunity for demonstrating that the whole Submarine (systems, equipment, structures, pipework and cabling etc.) is resilient to these Naval Shock loadings.

Your main responsibilities as a Engineer will involve:

Providing specialist advice, active surveillance and representation at project design reviews to ensure compliance with shock design requirements

Providing direct specialist support to the production teams in the assessment and resolution of production queries & issues, coordinating the input from the wider engineering team

The facilitation and control of technical interactions between industrial partners on matters of shock design and qualification

Support the on-going equipment shock testing activity, providing support at test facilities and where necessary, the design and co-ordination of manufacture of supporting test rigs

The collation, production and management of shock qualification evidence

The production, maintenance and implementation of shock transversal policies, plans, processes and guidance documents

Your skills and qualifications:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Mathematics or Physics

An understanding of Finite Element Analysis, preferably with experience.

Experience with 3D CAD design interrogation and basic draughting skills would be an advantage

A basic understanding of fundamental mechanical dynamic principles and an awareness of how these are applied in the design process

Experience of Technical report writing and the ability to explain specific technical concepts to non-specialists

What we're looking for in you:

Logical/Engineering mind-set

Can easily adapt to a changing environment

Autonomous

Has the courage to make the right decisions

Approachable

Good technical abilities

Good communication skills

Location: Barrow In Furness

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime – Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .