Senior Engineer – Mechanical – Auxiliary Systems

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Mechanical - Auxiliary Systems

Location: Scotstoun - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £49,400 dependent on skills and experience

• Maturing the designs of the assigned Auxiliary systems and compartments of the Hunter Class Frigates in accordance with the requirements dictated by the program milestones
• Active engagement with the internal and external stakeholder community to synergize efforts and deliver best for program outcomes
• Development and maturation of marine engineering processes
• Leading decision -making within designated areas of responsibility
• Offering robust support to team members and collaborating closely with the principal engineer and the engineering manager
• Serving as the primary engineering contact for the suppliers, ensuring seamless communication and strong relationships

• Degree qualified in a STEM related subject
• Associate / Member level membership of an appropriate Professional Engineering Institute, ideally with professional registration at the level of IEng and actively engaged in working towards CEng
• Experience and knowledge of mechanical engineering systems and design
• Understanding of Engineering Lifecycle management

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution.

Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation.

Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

As a Senior Engineer the work you will engage in holds a considerable significance within the Hunter Class program, an advanced submarine warfare capability. By joining our team, you will find yourself at the forefront, collaborating closely not only with export and Australian teams but also with international counterparts and stakeholders. This entails a dynamic exchange of expertise and resources, ensuring that our efforts resonate globally. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to integrate into the broader structure of BAE, leveraging the collective strength of the organisation to drive innovation and excellence across borders.

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 3rd November 2025 - Interviews for this role will take place w/c 17th November

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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