Principal Engineer – Metrology Specialist

5 hours ago


KirkbyinFurness, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Metrology

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Perform and supervise high-level calibration and repair of Mechanical Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), including resource management and calibration workload sign-off.
  • Develop and review calibration procedures and measurement uncertainty budgets.
  • Participate in UKAS (ISO 17025) audits and achieve UKAS signatory status.
  • Deliver on-the-job training and experiential learning to apprentices and team members.
  • Communicate with technical stakeholders and consult on new measurement technologies.

Your Skills and Experience:

  • Extensive experience in a precision Mechanical metrology laboratory environment.
  • Understanding of quality systems and standards (ISO 17025 / ISO 9001).
  • Relevant academic qualification (STEM Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent).

Benefits:

  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Enhanced annual leave incentive.
  • Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Cycle2work and employee discounts.

About the Team:

The calibration department supports 30,000 pieces of equipment per year, ranging from traditional analogue equipment to state-of-the-art digital systems.

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.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry.

We want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.


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