Mechanical Engineer – Propulsion

BAE Systems
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Jobtitle:Mechanical Engineer –Propulsion

Location:Barrow-in-Furness orBristol. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible workingarrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options forthis roleSalary:Competitive

What you’ll bedoing:

  • Support a collaborative engineering design team,working closely with the supplier for the design of a largemechanical transmission for the next generation of Royal NavySubmarines

Undertake functional design activities, modellingand analysisProduce design documentation (Tech Memo’s,interface diagrams etc.), Verification & Validation evidenceand safety justificationsSupport specification qualification and procurementof components, working collaboratively with suppliersUndertake peer reviews / checking to supportengineering governance activitiesYour skills andexperiences:

  • Experience with rotating machinery design andspecification – Gearing, Shafts, Bearings andCouplings

Experience in structural design utilising relevantsoftware packagesFamiliarity with engineering lifecycle throughconcept design, detailed design, manufacture, test &commissioning, operation anddisposalChartered Engineer or working towards professionalaccreditation

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitivepension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Companycontributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access toadditional benefits such as flexible working, an employeeassistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you mayalso be eligible for an annualincentive.

The Propulsionteam:As part of the Propulsion Team, you will beinvolved in the design and development of a major piece ofpropulsion plant equipment alongside specifying and supporting theprocurement of the equipment. This will be an opportunity to bepart of a new Submarine programme where you will take ownership andshape the designs throughout this exciting project. Experience inindustries such as Maritime, Defence, Aerospace, Oil and Gas orNuclear could be beneficial for this role. We offer relocationsupport across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibilitycriteriaWhy BAESystems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a realdifference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that valuesdiversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll beempowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from allbackgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who arecurrently 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 asinclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition(for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that mayaffect your performance in certain assessment types, please speakto your recruiter about potential reasonableadjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems aresubject to both security and export control restrictions. Theserestrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, anynationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birthcan restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within theorganisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve BaselinePersonnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levelsof National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on thevetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningfulsecurity vettingchecks.Closing Date:30th January 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early ifwe receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if youare interested, please submit your application as early aspossible.#LI-MS1

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