Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulic Systems

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulic Systems

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Job title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hydraulic Systems

Location: Weymouth, Filton, Frimley – hybrid and flexible working arrangements available. Please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

Salary: Circa £55,000

What you’ll be doing:

• Review combat designs and provide Mechanical design feedback (Structural, Thermal & Hydraulic) in the Naval/Marine domain
• Take ownership of specific Mechanical design issues and manage Integrated Combat Systems
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders while managing updates and design inputs
• Produce CS Mechanical design interface information
• Perform engineering calculations and generate associated test specifications and procedures
• Produce Engineering Drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Visio to BS 8888

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience
• Degree or HND qualified with experience
• Chartered or working towards Chartered

Desirable:

• Defence Standard knowledge/Experience

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 Platform Physical Design Team:

Part of the specialist engineering services, the Platform Physical Design and Installation Service provides a key role in physically incorporating Integrated Combat System Equipment onto our Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. This is a critical role in the delivery of the product to the customer and will allow you to liaise with high level stakeholders and develop a lasting career with BAE Systems.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to 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 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 security and export control restrictions. All applicants must at minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency for the vetting level.

Closing Date: 29 August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if interested.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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