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• BAE Systems

  

  Structural Design & Analysis Engineer

  4 days ago

  Rochester

  Job Title: Structural Design & Analysis Engineer 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 particular role Salary: Circa £45,000 What you’ll be doing: • Conduct structural design of submarine components, from major equipment to seating systems, using engineering calculations to ensure compliance with specified load cases and safety factors, • Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate the structural integrity and performance of submarine systems, • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and deliver integrated system solutions, • Compile and assess evidence to demonstrate compliance with functional, safety, and performance requirements, • Proven experience in the design and specification of rotating machinery, including gears, shafts, bearings, and couplings, • Demonstrated expertise in the design and analysis of heat exchangers and structural components, • Proficient in structural design using industry-standard software tools, with familiarity in relevant codes and standards such as PD5500 and ASME for pressure vessels, BS 7608 for fatigue analysis, and BS 5950 for structural design, • Sound understanding of the engineering lifecycle, encompassing concept design, detailed design, manufacturing, testing and commissioning, operation, and end-of-life disposal 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 Propulsion team: As a member of the Propulsion Team, you will play a key role in the design and development of a critical component of the propulsion plant, including the specification and support of its procurement. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a new submarine programme, where you will take ownership of the design process to influence its development throughout the project lifecycle. Experience in sectors such as Maritime, Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, or Nuclear is considered advantageous 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 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: 5th December 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. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

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  Mechanical Engineer

  5 days ago

  Rochester

  Job Title: Chief Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Rochester Salary: Circa £75,000 per annum + annual bonus What you’ll be doing: • Providing technical guidance and governance of the design and delivery of all aspects of Mechanical Design, • Developing purpose-fit processes for engineering excellence. Your insights will lead to streamlined operations, enhanced craftsmanship, and vendors, raising the bar in tool improvement, • Providing valuable insight and advice on wider industry Mechanical Design technology, tools and processes, • Inspiring both teams and the larger enterprise to embrace innovative paradigms, to bridge disciplines and influence a culture of excellence, • Chairing and/or providing guidance to technical design reviews, • Mechanical Engineering background with a relevant qualification and experience, • Engineering development lifecycle execution experience within Mechanical Engineering domains, • Ability to provide technical direction and guidance at all engineering levels within the Mechanical Engineering department and Engineering as a whole, • Demonstrable leadership skills, in order to drive growth, • Ability to engage and negotiate with stakeholders, being able to deliver information at all levels, influence decision making and embed Process Improvement initiatives 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 Engineering team: You will provide technical guidance & oversight to our Engineering Teams within Mechanical Engineering, having a vital role in continuous improvement, enhancing processes, inspiring teams and driving efficiency in one of the world’s leading defence, security and aerospace companies. You will play a key part in technically guiding Mechanical design teams enabling the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Flight Control Systems. This will give you a direct influence on leading process innovation and propelling excellence, whilst driving a culture of creativity and collaboration. 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: 28th November 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. #LI-NP1 #LI-Onsite

• BAE Systems

  

  Chief Mechanical Design Engineer

  5 days ago

  Rochester

  Job Title: Chief Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Rochester Salary: Circa £75,000 per annum + annual bonus What you’ll be doing: • Providing technical guidance and governance of the design and delivery of all aspects of Mechanical Design, • Developing purpose-fit processes for engineering excellence. Your insights will lead to streamlined operations, enhanced craftsmanship, and vendors, raising the bar in tool improvement, • Providing valuable insight and advice on wider industry Mechanical Design technology, tools and processes, • Inspiring both teams and the larger enterprise to embrace innovative paradigms, to bridge disciplines and influence a culture of excellence, • Chairing and/or providing guidance to technical design reviews, • Mechanical Engineering background with a relevant qualification and experience, • Engineering development lifecycle execution experience within Mechanical Engineering domains, • Ability to provide technical direction and guidance at all engineering levels within the Mechanical Engineering department and Engineering as a whole, • Demonstrable leadership skills, in order to drive growth, • Ability to engage and negotiate with stakeholders, being able to deliver information at all levels, influence decision making and embed Process Improvement initiatives 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 Engineering team: You will provide technical guidance & oversight to our Engineering Teams within Mechanical Engineering, having a vital role in continuous improvement, enhancing processes, inspiring teams and driving efficiency in one of the world’s leading defence, security and aerospace companies. You will play a key part in technically guiding Mechanical design teams enabling the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Flight Control Systems. This will give you a direct influence on leading process innovation and propelling excellence, whilst driving a culture of creativity and collaboration. 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: 28th November 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. #LI-NP1 #LI-Onsite

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  Senior Hardware Engineer

  1 day ago

  Rochester

  Job Title: Senior Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester. Salary: £50,000- £57,000 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: • Generate hardware requirements (DOORS/Polarion), • Generate design documentation (top level architectures, concept design), • Enclosure design (Creo), • Electronic hardware design (Siemens Xpedition), • Hardware integration and commissioning, • Hardware obsolescence management, • System safety (EN61010, CE Marking), • Hardware validation (analysis, testing), • Hardware estimation and task maturity tracking Your skills and experiences: Essential: • Proven technical hardware knowledge and development skills with a good understanding of electronic systems and software, • Experience of the full hardware design life cycle, from requirements through to formal release, • Experience of test equipment design, • Educated to minimum of HNC level or equivalent Benefits: 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 Test Systems Engineering team: As part of the Test Systems team at BAE Systems Rochester, you will be working on active projects developing hardware used to test and simulate various avionic systems. Test Systems provides solutions used to develop and test equipment such as Head-Up Displays, mission and flight control computers, and flight controls. 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: 25th November 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. #LI-NP1 #LI-Onsite

• BAE Systems

  

  Manufacturing Engineer

  3 days ago

  Rochester

  Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent. Salary: Circa £40,000 dependent on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: • Driving the implementation and improvement of technology-based initiatives across the manufacturing facility by researching new and emerging technologies, carrying out feasibility studies, cost analyses, and capital expenditure proposals for new equipment, • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy smart manufacturing solutions, • Driving automation and connectivity projects to improve system-to-system communication and overall business efficiency, • Monitoring and troubleshooting integrated systems and identifying opportunities to improve production performance, • Developing and maintaining data analytics tools for process optimisation, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring Essential: • Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or time served in a similar role (HNC/Degree), • The ability to analyse complex problems, identify critical issues and develop solutions, • Experience gained within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous, • Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD packages 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 Manufacturing Engineering team: The Manufacturing Facilities team are a small team that is focused on delivering a next generation factory today that will continue to drive improvements in products and processes for years to come. This exciting role will give you the opportunity to push the boundaries of your knowledge and skills by looking to apply novel solutions to problems whilst working in a dynamic environment with stakeholders from around the business. 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: 17th November 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. #LI-JS1 #Onsite

• BAE Systems

  

  Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulics

  1 day ago

  Rochester

  Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulics Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Up to £60,000 What you’ll be doing: • Lead the design of hydraulic systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines, • Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis, • Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications, • Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers, • Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews Your skills and experiences: Essential: • Experience in the design of hydraulic systems – ideally in complex, safety-critical environments (e.g. maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas and sub-sea), • Familiarity with systems and equipment involving; hydraulic power units (HPUs), variable frequency dives (VFDs), control cabinets, pumps, electric motors, hydraulic actuators, hydro-static transmissions and fluid mechanics., • Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioning, • Demonstrated leadership – either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership, • Knowledge of platform-level constraints such as noise, shock, or survivability 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 Hydraulics team: As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine hydraulic and actuation systems. This includes system-level design, technical leadership, supplier engagement, and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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 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: 28th November 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. #LI-MS1 #LI-Hybrid

• BAE Systems

  

  Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation)

  5 days ago

  Rochester

  Job Title: Principal Engineer – Vehicle Motion Control System Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton /Coventry – Hybrid – (dependent on business needs) Salary: Competitive (Commensurate with skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: • Elicit requirements and describe a design solution (from a functional perspective)., • Understand design constraints (due to existing hardware/ software)., • Perform functional safety (FuSa), Quality and Cyber analysis on your designs and architect a system than satisfies requirements., • Develop, collate and publish evidence in support of, BAE product delivery processes & applicable standards., • Ensure you designs translate into MBSE or MathWorks toolchain, without loss of any function., • Manage suppliers to deliver the required solutions on time, to quality & budget., • Guide the development of more junior members of the team., • Be the technical Subject Matter Expert for the vehicle control system., • Develop the Validation and Verification plan, including MiL and HiL., • Attending factory acceptance tests., • Configuration and testing of equipment. Your skills and experiences: Essential: • BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant subject., • Demonstrated experience, hands-on, architecting, analysing and developing motion control or flight control systems, within a Systems Engineering framework., • Demonstrated experience designing or developing safety critical systems compliant with Functional Safety and System-of-Systems best practice., • Demonstrated experience developing systems compliant with cyber security considerations., • Good understanding of Newtonian physics, demonstrable experience creating parameterised plant models, filtering and state machines., • Further higher education e.g. MSc, PHD, post doc positions., • Experience developing real-time MiL& HiL test in a Speedgoat simulation environment or similar (i.e. IPG, VI Grade, dSpace, NI etc.)., • Experience working on systems that have a HMI & GUI element., • Technical report writing skills., • CEng Benefits 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 Vehicle Control Team: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Engineer –Vehicle Motion Control System Architect, working within The Vehicle Control Team The Principal Engineer (Vehicle Control System Functional Architect) – shall provide support to the Engineering Manager and/or external specialists during design, development, analysis, integration and verification of our platform’s motion control system (flight controls). The Principal Engineer shall lead the development of our flight controls design solution. They must be familiar with functional safety and cyber security principles and be a role model for the application of systems engineering activities within the team. The Principal Engineer shall be responsible for technical leadership, concurrent with fostering a proactive team culture and developing the competency and skills of the team. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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 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: 14th December 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. #LI-KI1 #LI-Hybrid