Job Description

Job Title: Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with company and programme processes.
• Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software.
• Define test objectives, scenarios, and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and operator use.
• Provide technical specialist input, reviews, and support for projects beyond immediate scope.
• Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design to ensure the solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy.

Your skills and experiences:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality.
• An understanding of submarine control systems.
• Knowledge of submarine hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover, and their operation.
• Demonstrable experience applying systems engineering principles.
• Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience.
• CEng status or working towards it in a relevant subject matter.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and an annual incentive eligibility.

The Hydrostatic Control team:

Join our team to help deliver and maintain operational excellence for UK Defence. Our innovative approach involves adapting controls from fly-by-wire aircraft for marine environments. This role offers a great opportunity for career development within our largest and most complex programmes. Relocation support packages are available for all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. If you have a health condition that might affect your assessment, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring 5-10 years of continuous UK residency for security vetting purposes.

Closing Date: 15th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.

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