Overview

Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This position will require full time on-site presence
Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing

• Developing the package of design evidence required to justify a safe, effective design and generate customer confidence in the design solution
• Specifying and assisting in the build of prototypes, products and systems suitable for testing
• Providing timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues
• Ensuring that commitments are agreed, reviewed and met
• Mentoring junior engineers regarding technical matters
• Making presentations effectively to technical and management audiences and within this, be able to identify and keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets
• Author/co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations as required

Your skills and experiences

• Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science Subjects
• Be able to design documentation with the ability to present these to customers and wider groups
• Have the ability to solve complex engineering calculations
• Have an Engineering Lifecycle background
• Be proficient in CAD, MS Office and be comfortable with other IT applications

Benefits

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.

Additional information

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting. Details will be provided during recruitment.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet