Principal Engineer- Mechanical Engineering

1 week ago


Portsmouth UK, Hampshire, United Kingdom Aeropeople Ltd Full time

Job Title: Principal Engineer- Mechanical Engineering (Propulsion- Nuclear Interfaces)

Salary: up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience

Location: Bristol/ Frimley/ Brough/ Portsmouth/ Weymouth/ Barrow in Furness or Manchester


We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Principal Engineer- Mechanical Engineering (Propulsion- Nuclear Interfaces). The role can be based in Bristol, Frimley, Brough, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Barrow in Furness or Manchester and offers hybrid working as well as flexible working hours.

They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

You will be joining the Platform Nuclear Engineering team which is a growing capability covering activities ranging from design safety assurance, engineering/technical problem solving to practical innovation and improvement projects. There is ample opportunity for professional development and career progression.



Main Responsibilities:


Management of interface requirements and Verification & Validation evidence between the submarine platform and the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant

Support the production of Design Substantiation Reports and ALARP statements in line with the Nuclear Safety Case

Support integration of Nuclear Steam Raising Plant requirements with shipyard build, test & commissioning processes

Engagement with the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant Technical Authority and the Submarine Delivery Agency to support design mabaturity development, integration and decision making

Undertake peers reviews / checking of design deliverables to ensure integration of nuclear interface requirements



Benefits:


Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined

Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times

25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ servicee

Shared Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary

Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary



About You:


Experience in engineering design with a speciality in Nuclear Engineering

Strong communication skills and experience of working in collaborative project teams

Previous experience in Testing and commissioning is desirable

Operational experience is desirable


You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years



About Aeropeople:


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Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.


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