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title: style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;"> Principal Mechanical Engineer – PNED
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style="color:#D27B00;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Location:
style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of
hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your
recruiter about the options for this
role
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">£45,628 – £57,500 dependent on
experience
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style="color:#D27B00;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">What you’ll be
doing:
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Collaborate closely with the build
organisation, providing engineering support to ensure the final
product aligns with original design
intent
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Demonstrate a strong understanding of
key requirements and critical dimensions related to major
structural
components
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Lead the assessment and implementation
of design changes impacting primary structural elements, whether
driven by emergent issues, continuous improvement, or process
updates
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Support, or where appropriate, serve
as the engineering representative within test and authorisation
groups
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Develop specialised knowledge of the
unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and deliver
ongoing engineering support throughout
construction
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Represent the engineering function
during the planning and execution of major construction milestones
within the Reactor Compartment Unit’s
scope
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Investigate and present robust
technical solutions to challenges encountered during the
construction of the Naval Reactor
Plant
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Provide well-reasoned technical
recommendations to key stakeholders, including Rolls-Royce and the
Ministry of Defence, to support or constructively challenge
existing
requirements
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style="color:#D27B00;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Your skills and
experiences:
style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Essential:
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Degree-level qualification in
Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical or Structural
disciplines
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Proficient in interpreting mechanical
drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and
tolerancing
(GD&T)
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Familiarity with welding engineering
principles and non-destructive examination (NDE)
techniques
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Strong technical report writing
skills, with experience in producing clear justifications for
design
changes
style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Desirable:
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Understanding of stress, fatigue, and
thermal analysis principles in engineering
applications
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Awareness of nuclear radiation
shielding requirements and best
practices
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Prior experience working within a
nuclear plant
environment
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Knowledge of the nuclear industry,
including familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance
standards
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style="color:#D27B00;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Benefits:
style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">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.
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style="color:#D27B00;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">The Platform Nuclear
Engineering Department
team:
style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">As a Principal Mechanical Engineer –
PNED, you will play a critical role in supporting the design,
build, and test phases of the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across
multiple programmes, ensuring alignments with the original design
intent. This includes leading the resolution of complex technical
issues encountered during construction and testing, with a focus on
developing robust engineering solutions and maintaining the
integrity of the supporting safety
case.
style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">You will provide expert guidance to
internal teams including Engineering Delivery, Test &
Commissioning, Operations, and Project Management. Additionally,
you will represent the business in collaboration with key external
stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and
Rolls-Royce Power, ensuring effective coordination across the wider
enterprise. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles,
subject to meeting eligibility
criteria
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style="color:#D27B00;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Why BAE
Systems?
style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">This is a place where you will 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.
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style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the
UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow
for meaningful security vetting
checks.
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style="color:#D27B00;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">Closing
Date: style="color:windowtext;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"> style="line-height:115%;">23rd October
2025
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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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