Senior Mechanical Engineer

Join Our Team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Barrow-in-Furness . With a competitive salary of circa £46,000 (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 systems What You’ll Be Doing In this pivotal role, you will: Lead the design activities of hydraulic and mechanical systems for the next generation of Royal Navy submarines. Engage in functional design activities, including modelling and analysis. Produce comprehensive design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence, and safety justifications. Collaborate with suppliers to support specification qualification and procurement of components. Engage with stakeholders across cross-functional project teams. Drive engineering governance through peer and design reviews. Your Skills and Experiences Essential: Strong experience in designing hydraulic/mechanical systems, ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g., maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas, and sub-sea). Familiarity with systems involving hydraulic power units (HPUs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), control cabinets, pumps, electric motors, hydraulic actuators, hydro-static transmissions, and fluid mechanics. Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery—from concept through to commissioning. Demonstrated leadership through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership. Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation. Desirable: Familiarity with design standards such as ASME, BS EN, and other applicable standards. Previous engagement with suppliers or stakeholders on hydraulic/mechanical systems, including hydraulic control logic (e.g., Variable Frequency Drive solutions). Why Join Us? At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding your hard work and dedication. Here’s what we offer: A competitive pension scheme and employee share plans. An extensive range of flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. Potential eligibility for an annual incentive. The Platform Mechanical Team Join a vibrant, multidisciplinary engineering team where your expertise will drive the delivery of critical mechanical capabilities in a high-profile programme. Collaborate closely with suppliers, systems engineers, and key stakeholders to shape high-integrity technical solutions. Whether your passion lies in technical leadership, people development, or specialist technical delivery, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your impact and help define the future of mechanical engineering excellence. Inclusivity at BAE Systems We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please let us know so we can provide reasonable adjustments. Important Information Please note that 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 at least 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 9th December 2025 . We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so apply as soon as possible Join us and be part of something extraordinary