Job Description
Job Title:
Lead
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location:
Barrow-in-Furness.
We offer a range of hybrid
and flexible working arrangements – please class="rec-format">speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Circa
£55,000
Who we
are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be
part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global
colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives
to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be
trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced,
technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of
tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space,
there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take
you.
Job
Description:
As a class="rec-format">Lead Engineer within the SSNA Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team (IDT), you will play a key leadership role in delivering engineering scope across a class="rec-format">complex and fast-paced submarine programme. You’ll take class="rec-format">ownership of multiple systems, provide technical assurance, and collaborate across disciplines to drive delivery forward. We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead engineering work packages while mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative delivery culture. Core duties: class="rec-format">Leading the delivery of assigned engineering scope, ensuring quality and timely outputs across design, integration, and qualification
class="rec-format">ownership of several mechanical
systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and effective
collaboration across interface areas
engineering artifacts, including documentation, calculations and
performing simulation/analysis
class="rec-format">Managing task allocation and
progress tracking through structured tools (Jira/Confluence),
ensuring alignment with programme milestones, cost, and schedule
expectations
at all levels — from graduates to senior professionals — to grow
technical capability and class="rec-format">confidence
functional stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain delivery
momentum
supporting hazard assessments, and class="rec-format">managing change class="rec-format">control with sound engineering judgement
class="rec-format">Proactively identifying and
addressing shortfalls in delivery, documentation or process —
embedding a culture of openness, improvement, and
accountability
Essential Skills:
- A
class="rec-format">proven
class="rec-format">track record of delivering
complex mechanical or
multi-disciplinary engineering tasks in a regulated
environment
- Experience mentoring or coaching
engineers to support technical and professional growth
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the
confidence to
class="rec-format">lead conversations,
class="rec-format">challenge constructively, and
build strong working
relationships
- The ability to collaborate
effectively across engineering, project, safety, ILS and supply
chain functions
- Familiarity with task and
documentation
class="rec-format">management tools such as Jira
and Confluence
- Working toward or already
professionally registered (CEng strongly preferred)
- A STEM-related degree (or equivalent experience) with
strong foundations in
systems thinking and platform-level integration
The Platform Mechanical
team:
You’ll join the Platform
Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team — a dynamic, collaborative
engineering group working at the forefront of submarine platform
development. The team brings together engineers from across
disciplines, career levels, and partner organisations to deliver
critical mechanical capability. Through close engagement with
suppliers, systems engineers, and programme stakeholders, you’ll
play a central role in shaping high-integrity technical solutions,
supporting team development, and ensuring delivery remains aligned
with the wider programme plan and budget. We have multiple roles
available & will be offering positions within the following
disciplines; Air Purification & Atmosphere Monitoring, Trim
& Compensation, Hydraulics, Air Movement & HVAC, and
Cooling. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines
roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless
possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is
a place where you can grow your career with class="rec-format">confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a class="rec-format">strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. 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 class="rec-format">applicants class="rec-format">must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where class="rec-format">applicants class="rec-format">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: 15th July 2026 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. #LI-GV1 #LI-Hybrid