Systems Design Engineer

BAE Systems, Inverkeithing, Fife

Systems Design Engineer

£45000

BAE Systems, Inverkeithing, Fife

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 4 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 45c4e4e83ac94f06aac440d8d360412a

Full Job Description

  • Leading a small team of engineers from a technical perspective, delegating tasks and checking and approving technical documentation
  • Heading designs and manufacturing tactical and strategic solutions to support new Ocean Interface systems
  • Managing internal and external design reviews and meetings with the customer, paying attention to the big complex picture and the finer details of the designs safety
  • Acting as the key point of contact with customers, suppliers and stakeholders on engineering solutions
  • Innovating new ways to streamline and deliver submarines quicker while maintaining cost, quality and safety

    Experience leading design orientated tasks across a product lifecycle in a production and/or prototype environment
  • Experience presenting design concepts, technical reports and specifications to stakeholders
  • Experience working in a hands-on mechanical background or interpreting design plans
  • Desirable:
  • Degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
  • CEng or ability to attain
  • Defence experience or working within this experience

    As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be working within Ocean Interfaces as part of the delivery team within SSNA. The team rises to the global challenges and delivers design solutions for deployable assets on the future attack nuclear submarine. We design, procure and manufacture solutions by working closely with our customers and suppliers. SSNA is becoming a truly global endeavour with the AUKUS Submarine programme coming alive. We are quickly moving towards maturing designs and ordering long lead items so now is the team to make a change. 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently 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 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

    Salary: £45,000+ depending on experience, You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.