Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Would you like to play a key role in the design and development of the M777 Howitzer? We currently have a vacancy for a Mechanical Design Engineer at our site in Barrow-in-Furness.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be working within the weapons design team on projects throughout all stages of the product lifecycle from design and development, through to manufacture and implementation.

This role will provide you with the chance to work with cutting edge defence technology, as well as a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be fully supported in your professional development, with the chance for excellent career progression opportunities in the future.

Your main responsibilities as a Mechanical Design Engineer will involve:

Deriving functional system requirements from customer requirements

Generating and developing concepts of weapons sub systems including:

Structures

Ammunition feed systems

Elevation / traverse systems

Man Machine Interfaces

Developing designs in line with requirements and all quality and technical standards

Performing technical investigations, including evaluating technical options and preparing reports with suggested recommendations

Conducting weight optimisation of systems / structures via re-design and / or use of advanced materials, such as titanium and aluminium alloys, composites and additive layer manufacturing techniques

Integrating sub-systems into an evolving product design, including laboratory tests, shop-floor development testing and off site trials

Your skills and qualifications as a Mechanical Design Engineer :

Essential:

Degree or equivalent qualification or level of experience in a Mechanical Engineering discipline

Demonstrable experience of mechanical design within a heavy/complex engineering environment

Working knowledge of engineering calculations/analysis techniques with the ability to read engineering diagrams/schematics

Desirable:

Mechanical design experience within weapons/military platforms

What we're looking for in you:

You will be an analytical problem-solver with the ability to manage your workload to specific deadlines and customer requirements. You must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to articulate technical information to a range of audiences.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

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.

BAE Systems – Weapon Systems

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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.

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