Job Title : Mechanical Propulsion Engineer
Company Name: BAE Systems
Job Details: Mechanical Propulsion Engineer | BAE Systems
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About the job
Job title: Mechanical Engineer – Propulsion
Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Bristol. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing
Support a collaborative engineering design team, working closely with the supplier for the design of a large mechanical transmission for the next generation of Royal Navy Submarines
Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis
Produce design documentation (Tech Memo’s, interface diagrams etc.), Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications
Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers
Undertake peer reviews / checking to support engineering governance activities
Your Skills And Experiences
Experience with rotating machinery design and specification – Gearing, Shafts, Bearings and Couplings
Experience in structural design utilising relevant software packages & familiar with Pressure Vessel Codes PD5500 / ASME, fatigue analysis code BS 7608 and Structural Design code BS 5950
Analytical structural calculation skills
FEA knowledge
Familiarity with engineering lifecycle through concept design, detailed design, manufacture, test & commissioning, operation and disposal
Chartered Engineer or working towards professional accreditation
Benefits
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Propulsion Team
As part of the Propulsion Team, you will be involved in the design and development of a major piece of propulsion plant equipment alongside specifying and supporting the procurement of the equipment. This will be an opportunity to be part of a new Submarine programme where you will take ownership and shape the designs throughout this exciting project. Experience in industries such as Maritime, Defence, Aerospace, Oil and Gas or Nuclear could be beneficial for this role. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria
Why BAE Systems?
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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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: 28th February 2025
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. |
Country: United Kingdom
