Mechanical Engineer

Join Our Team as a Lead Mechanical Engineer – Cooling & HVAC Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Barrow-in-Furness . With a competitive salary of circa £55,000 (dependent on experience) and a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, this is your chance to make a real impact in the world of submarine technology What You’ll Be Doing In this exciting role, you will: Lead the design and development of cutting-edge Cooling and HVAC systems for the next generation of Royal Navy Submarines. Perform functional design tasks, including system modelling, analysis, and validation . Promote robust engineering governance by conducting peer and design reviews . This role offers flexibility to align with your expertise and career goals, with opportunities to focus on: Technical Leadership: Take ownership of design solutions and provide technical guidance to engineering teams. People Leadership: Manage small teams and support the growth and development of engineers. Specialist Technical Delivery: Specialise in detailed analysis, performance optimisation, and system integration of Cooling and HVAC systems. Your Skills and Experiences Essential: Extensive experience in the design and development of cooling, ventilation, or HVAC systems , preferably within complex, safety-critical industries such as maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, or oil & gas. Strong understanding of systems and equipment involving thermodynamics, fluid dynamics , and heat transfer, as well as components like fans, pumps, and environmental control systems. Proven track record in delivering systems across the full engineering lifecycle – from concept design through to commissioning . Demonstrated leadership ability through technical direction, mentoring, or ownership of key projects. Desirable: Prior experience in submarine or naval vessel design . Familiarity with relevant engineering standards, such as ASME, BS EN, Def-Stan , or MOD-specific requirements. Understanding of platform-level cooling considerations, including noise reduction, shock resistance, and survivability . Experience engaging with suppliers and stakeholders on environmental or thermal control system requirements. Benefits We believe in rewarding our team members Along with a competitive pension scheme, you will enjoy: Employee share plans An extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits A green car scheme Private health plans Shopping discounts Potential eligibility for an annual incentive The Platform Mechanical Team Join the Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team – a dynamic and collaborative engineering group at the forefront of submarine platform development. You will work closely with suppliers, systems engineers, and programme stakeholders to develop high-integrity technical solutions, support team growth, and ensure delivery aligns with programme schedules and budgetary requirements. We also offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? At BAE Systems, you will be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard , with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting. Closing Date Don’t miss out The closing date for applications is 28th August 2025 . We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Join us and be part of something extraordinary