Principal Mechanical/Marine Engineer

Job description

Principal Mechanical/Marine Engineer

Would you like to be a part of the nation's most complex and high profile maritime projects?

At BAE Systems we currently have a vacancy for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to work across a number of projects in our Fleet Services business unit within the Maritime Services business. As one of our mechanical engineers, you could get to work on the Type 45 Destroyers, Type 26 Frigates and the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carriers among other ships.

We are currently looking to grow and deepen our Mechanical Engineering capability within our ship support business. We're looking for people who have the skills to solve complex engineering problems to keep the Royal Navy fleet at sea and who can design bespoke solutions to enhance the capability of the warships we support around the world. If you have design, analysis or integration skills in some of our core capability areas listed below, then we are interested in hearing from you!

·  Non-compressible and/or compressible fluid systems
·  Compressors and pumps
·  Power & Propulsion Equipment/Systems (gas turbines, diesel engines, alternators, gearboxes, shafts & bearings, propellers etc.)
·  Power & Propulsion Auxiliary Systems (fuel, lub oil, cooling systems, intakes & exhausts etc.)
·  Equipment specification, selection & integration into a wider system
·  Noise & vibration
·  Structural integration of equipment (seating arrangements, bolt group calculations, shock analysis etc.)
·  HVAC systems
·  Design of domestic fluid systems (i.e. waste water systems, sewage systems and treatment plants, fresh water systems & RO plants etc.)
·  Rotating Machines
·  Heat recovery systems

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Mechanical Engineer will be:

Creating innovative engineering solutions to complex problems in order to enhance the customer experience by improving capability or reducing through life cost

Ensuring the safety, quality and reliability of engineering solutions

Understanding the design intent and satisfy whole-ship technical requirements

Ensuring successful integration of design changes into the whole-ship by working closely with other engineering functions

Conducting activities including feasibility studies, research, design, development and post design services to meet customer & business requirements

Drafting, vetting and editing technical reports, technical specifications, scopes of work or other technical documents to ensure that technical findings and requirements can be successfully communicated with recipients

Liaising with MOD establishments, test facilities, sub-contractors and customers as required satisfying the needs of the project or the business

Supervising undergraduates or young persons assigned for training to assist in the development of their knowledge and skills

Acting as a technical or design authority for a system

Providing technical leadership and guidance in your discipline

Leading a small team of engineers and take on line management, planning, monitoring and budget responsibilities

Your skills and qualifications as a Principal Mechanical Engineer:

Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering

Marine/naval industry experience or an industry where you have been able to develop a range of skills in some of the core capability areas listed

Member of a relevant professional body and registered as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), or be able to demonstrate that you are working at the level of a Chartered Engineer

Experience in the design, analysis or integration of mechanical systems is essential

What we're looking for in you:

We are looking for a strong team player. You must be comfortable interacting with subject matter experts, and other engineering departments, depending on what system and platform you are working on at the time. Excellent communication and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders is a must to succeed in this role.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Portsmouth – Hampshire – South Coast

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare, share scheme, bonus and we are happy to offer a relocation package for people that would consider moving to the local area

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 Services

£50bn of the 70bn UK Government spend in next 20yrs will be on Maritime programmes. At BAE Systems you could help define the future of global maritime defence capabilities.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end to end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's Surface Fleet.

Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

The 2017 arrival in Portsmouth of the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier demands a significant capital building programme as we reconfigure the dockyard and prepare our teams to support these iconic ships.

With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £650 million we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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