Principal Engineer -Mechanical

Job description

Principal Engineer – Mechanical

Would you like to be part of a team shaping the development of a new generation of nuclear submarine? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Engineer - Mechanical at our site in Barrow.

As a Principal Engineer - Mechanical, you will be delivering a new design of Submarine into build. Working on the continuation of the design of mechanical systems, allowing build, test and commissioning of a new submarine platform.

This role will provide you with excellent career progression opportunities and you will be fully supported in your development within BAE Systems.

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Engineer - Mechanical will involve:

Executing, evaluating, delivering and managing engineering and/or cross functional tasks or programmes of work

Being responsible for the production of mechanical systems diagrams (e.g. air, hydraulics, sea water, cooling water systems) and technical specifications for pumps, compressors etc

Supporting the transverse teams (safety, ILS and human factors) in producing the documentation that underpins the design

Liaising with internal and external customers as required, ensuring that their requirements are adequately supported and that their needs are fully considered and incorporated, where appropriate, and agreed

Working with BAE supply chain and equipment suppliers to deliver equipment that meets customer requirements

Undertaking peer reviews or checking/verification tasks as directed and providing realistic programme status, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plans

Providing support to the Certificate of Design activities appropriate to the discipline and articulate and present complex technical argument clearly, logically and simply

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Demonstrable experience in technical report writing

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Degree qualified within a relevant engineering discipline

Desirable:

Mechanical engineering background

Experience of producing schematics/diagrams

What we're looking for in you:


You will possess excellent communication skills having the ability to liaise with both internal / external suppliers and customers in a professional manner. You will have good attention to detail and high level of accuracy is required to complete technical reports and documentation.

Location: Barrow

Salary: £ 37,953+

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, childcare vouchers, 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.

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