Principal Structural Engineer

Job Title:
Principal Structural 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:

- Analysis and Design of complex steel structures
utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to
support submarine build
- You will utilise your
knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that
used within BAE Systems i.e., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld
specifications, geometric tolerance

- Responsible for interpreting Competent in computer based
analytical techniques
including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and
engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame)

- Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting,
handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures,
Modules and Components
- Supporting towards
production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical
outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target
dates and budget demands
- Responsible for
approvals, checking analysis and outputs

Your skills and
experiences:

- Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent
experience
- Civil/Mechanical/Structural Based
and Chartered Engineer CEng Status or Incorporated Engineer IEng
Status nearing CEng Status
- Expertise in structural steel
analysis and
Design
- Fully conversant in use of Eurocodes
and British Standards
- Competent in reviewing and
checking of Design Outputs
- Good understanding
of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of
lifting handling and LOLER
- Working knowledge
of ABAQUS (Software), S-Frame Foran, MathCAD and excel

- Previous knowledge in a production environment –
experience in a marine production environment
advantageous

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE
Systems also offers 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 – you may also be eligible for an annual
incentive.

The Specialist
Structures Department team:

As a
Principal Engineer, you will be working with a dual function team
(design and engineers) consisting of 14 people at various seniority
levels. The team is responsible for engineering assessments of the
designs in support of build. You will be working in conjunction
with design to produce equipment and/or support operation in
production to produce safety-critical equipment. 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 of thought, rewards
integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your
potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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: 19th December 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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