Consultant Engineer – Materials Technology (Metallurgy) in Barrow in Furness

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Onsite.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

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.

What you'll be doing:

You will provide metallurgical support across Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain, resolving emergent issues during submarine build and commissioning. You will advise design teams on material selection and corrosion management, support knowledge transfer within Materials Technology, and lead research activities, including authoring technical reports. The role includes offering specialist metallurgical guidance to ensure consistent, timely investigations, maintaining relevant process instructions and standards, and communicating solutions effectively across teams. You will also manage forging, casting and metal‐forming processes with appropriate authority.

Core duties:

• You are qualified to degree level (BEng/BSc) in metallurgy or materials science.
• You have detailed knowledge of ferrous and non‐ferrous metallurgy.
• You have ample experience in metal forming and processing.
• You have experience working with and developing a team of metallurgists.
• You have experience developing and maintaining metallurgical standards and process instructions.
• You possess detailed knowledge of metallurgical mechanical and metallographic testing capabilities and methods.

The Materials team:

Currently the team comprises of over 50 specialists of Metallurgical, Polymer, Welding and materials backgrounds. The team consists of various technical levels and we are after a Consultant/Technologist to become the authority in manufacture of metallic parts (Forgings, Castings and Rolling). 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 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 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 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: 10th April 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.