Mechanical Secondary Propulsion Engineer
Job title: Mechanical Secondary Propulsion 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 role
Salary: Circa £36,000
What you’ll be doing:
- Working directly for the Technical Team Lead, supporting key tasks and activities in the design and build of a major Submarine Secondary Propulsion plant
- Resolving a range of engineering issues and problems, compile technical reports and accompanying presentations
- Supporting technical reviews, reviewing engineering designs and calculations
- Supporting the qualification, testing and commissioning of major equipment and fluid systems
- Supporting testing of supplied systems and equipment (i.e. equipment testing at suppliers)
Your skills and experiences:
- Degree within a STEM subject (preferably Mechanical Engineering)
- A background or previous experience in major equipment (i.e. Gearboxes / Turbines / Motors / Pumps / etc)
- Experience in Fluid System Design (i.e. Lubricating Oil / Steam / etc)
- A passion for learning about Submarine Propulsion
- A keen interest in the Testing and Commissioning lifecycle phase
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive 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 Secondary Propulsion team:
As the Mechanical Secondary Propulsion Engineer, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the design and development of major propulsion plant equipment and systems for the Dreadnought Submarine Programme. You will also be working to support the procurement and testing of specialised equipment. This is not an opportunity to be underestimated. You will be part of a project where you will assist in the design and shaping of the next generation, first of class defence submarines. We offer relocation support across all Submarine 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: 14th February 2025
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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