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Principal Mechanical Engineer – Propulsion Systems

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Client: BAE Systems
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Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
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Job Description: Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer – Propulsion Systems
Location: Scotstoun or Portsmouth BroadOak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £58,500 dependent on skills and experiences
What you’ll be doing:
Developing Power & Propulsion system designs for future projects, including developing requirements, acceptance, architecture and safety of the P&P scope of work
Engaging with potential suppliers on the current and future products available on the market for use in future platforms
Working with outside partners and universities to develop cutting edge technologies for use in future designs
Supporting the identification of business opportunities and the preparation of bids in area(s) of expertise to facilitate the development of the highest quality bids
Developing, promoting and sharing new technologies for implementation across businesses and programmes
Making engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority
Your skills and experiences:
Experience working with Propulsion systems and equipment, with ability to carry out complex analysis of requirements leading to selection of technical options
Ability to produce technical reports relating to the campaign and technical research work, delivered within agreed requirements for cost, quality, time and schedule
Experience and understanding of the Engineering Lifecycle
Knowledge of the wider Marine Systems, with experience working on Naval design projects and experience of integrating mechanical systems
Knowledge of the control and operation of propulsion systems
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.
The Future Business & Technology (FB&T) team:
The Future Business & Technology (FB&T) team within Naval Ships is responsible for the ship design for the campaigns, both for the UK and export markets. This role will allow you to shape the early system design, looking at the options for propulsion system equipment and layouts. You will have to develop an understanding of the whole propulsion system, and how it contributes to our customer requirements, while developing relationships with key suppliers.
The team is also responsible for technology research projects, using cutting edge technology to support key Naval Ships goals and bring a competitive edge to the designs we produce. We work with outside partners, including other companies and universities, to research technologies which will advance our designs and processes for the future of Naval Ships.
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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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: 11th June 2025. Interviews will take place W/C 23rd June
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.

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