Senior Engineer – Structural Engineering (Hull & Outfit)

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Structural Engineering (Hull & Outfit)

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:  

• Involved with the design of composite structures
• Following internal procedures and developing evidence of compliance through written calculations and reports
• Undertaking peer review checking activities to approve methods and calculations
• Leading and supporting the identification and rapid closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages
• Supporting technical development and research activities, methods and acceptance criterion, liaising with industrial partners and external customers as necessary
• Providing realistic programme status, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plans
• Supporting junior engineers within the team
• Supporting installation activities in the production environment

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Mechanical Engineering Degree (or related STEM degree)
• Understanding of material strength properties (elastic and plastic properties)

Desirable

• Knowledge of MatLab or MathCad
• Experienced in the use of SolidWorks design software (training can be provided)
• Comfortable supporting in production environments

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 Propulsor team:

The Propulsor Team are responsible for supporting the design manufacture and in service support for propulsors across multiple platforms. The team uses various pieces of design software as well as being involved in manufacturing and installation activities. The team provides a full cradle to grave level of support to all things related to propulsors.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 5th November 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.

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