Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title:

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Location:

Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements

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speak

to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary:

Circa £55,000
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Youll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow

shaping a safer future, for all of us.
What you will be doing:
In this role, you will

lead

the design and development of

complex

mechanical fluid systems that support critical submarine platform functions. You will define system requirements, develop high-integrity engineering solutions, and ensure designs meet demanding performance, safety, and environmental requirements.
You will work closely with engineering and project teams to support modelling and

analysis

activities, technical reviews, and supplier engagement, while contributing to cost estimation, risk assessments, and resolution of technical

challenges

across the programme.
Core Duties:
Lead

the end-to-end design and development of

complex

fluid systems for submarine platforms, ensuring solutions meet operational, safety, and environmental requirements
Produce and review high-quality engineering deliverables including schematics, P&IDs, engineering calculations, system descriptions, and 3D models
Perform advanced system

analyses

(flow, pressure, thermal, and transient modelling) to validate performance under demanding conditions
Select and assess critical equipment (pumps, compressors, valves, heat exchangers, filters, tanks) and review supplier documentation to ensure compliance with requirements such as shock, vibration, temperature, atmosphere, maintainability, and accessibility
Contribute to technical reviews, hazard studies, and verification and validation activities, while supporting resolution of technical issues, design changes, and non-conformances across the engineering lifecycle
Hold a relevant engineering degree (or equivalent experience) with

strong

experience in mechanical, marine, process, or fluid systems engineering, including knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and system modelling; experience with tools such as FloMASTER, FluidFlow, MATLAB, CFD, or ANSYS is desirable
The Mechanical Engineering Discipline Team:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the SSN-AUKUS Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, acting as a technical specialist for critical compressible and incompressible fluid systems essential to submarine operations. You will take ownership of high-integrity mechanical designs in one of the most demanding engineering environments, working across multidisciplinary teams to develop complex system solutions, influence platform-level decisions and ensure designs meet strict safety, performance and environmental standards. This role offers the chance to contribute directly to one of the UKs most advanced defence programmes. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
Here youll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work

this is a place where you can grow your career with

confidence

and be empowered to be your best.?Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family

support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a

strong

sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive.
Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
We welcome applications from all

candidates

and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect
Security Statement
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:

27th March 2026
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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