Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Lead rotor dynamic analysis tasks to inform equipment and system design and specification
• Produce verification evidence to underpin system and equipment performance
• Undertake model validation including comparison of predicted and test data at system and equipment level
• Provide direction to more junior engineers and undertake mentoring and coaching
• Undertake peers’ reviews / checking of rotor-dynamics analysis deliverables
• Opportunity for further training and development
Your skills and experiences:
• Experience in rotor-dynamic analysis and/or machine design and dynamics
• Experience with structural and rotor-dynamic analysis software advantageous (ANSYS, CFX, Maxwell, Shaft Designer, Dyrobes or similar)
• Masters level qualification including knowledge of: Rotor Dynamics, Tribology, Gear Design, Machine Design, Turbo Machinery Design or Electrical Machine Design
• Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation
• Applicable industry experience: Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Automotive (Engine or Powertrain), Nuclear, Marine, Defence and Aerospace
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance 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 the propulsion plant across all major systems and equipment alongside specifying and supporting the procurement of propulsion equipment. This will be an opportunity to help build a rotor-dynamics capability within the BAE Systems Submarines business to support delivery of the next generation of nuclear submarines for the Royal Navy