Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to work on developing functional engineering solutions for the next generation of nuclear submarines. The role involves engaging with suppliers, working directly with customers, performing engineering calculations and analysis, and coordinating a wide stakeholder base. The successful candidate should have experience in the engineering lifecycle and an understanding of developing mechanical systems or engineering products. BAE Systems offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression. Applications for the role close on February 2, 2024.

Job Description:Job Title: Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
Developing functional engineering solutions that meet a complex array of cross-functional interactions and requirements
Engaging with suppliers to develop and capture equipment and component specifications that meet the demands of the product
Working directly with the customer to develop requirements and acceptance criteria based on operational scenarios, use cases and other design considerations
Performing and reviewing engineering calculations and analysis to make design decisions and demonstrate system performance
Developing the package of design evidence required to justify a safe, effective design and generate customer confidence in the design solution
Co-ordinating, managing and leveraging a wide stakeholder base to solve complex engineering problems and make responsible engineering decisions
Your skills and experiences:
Demonstrable experience of the engineering lifecycle
Demonstrable understanding of the development of mechanical systems or engineering products from functional requirements
Knowledge or experience specifying/selecting mechanical equipment and components to meet requirements (heat exchangers, pumps, diesel generators, hydraulic plant, compressors, etc)
An ability to communicate technical information effectively
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll 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 Mechanical Systems Engineering team:
As a part of the team, you will be developing the next generation of nuclear submarine. This is the programme that will deliver the submarines for the recently announced, tri-lateral AUKUS agreement between the UK, US and Australian governments.
You will contribute to national endeavour delivering a major milestone, joining an ever-expanding team with some great development opportunities for career progression, training as well as support with achieving chartership.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 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 your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 2nd February 2024
We 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-GV1Location: Barrow-In-Furness