Principal Structural Engineer - Senior

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £60,000

What you’ll be doing:

• Analysis and Design of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build.
• You will utilise your knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that used within BAE Systems i.e., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance.
• Competent in computer based analytical techniques including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame).
• Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures, Modules and Components.
• Supporting towards production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands.
• Responsible for approvals, checking analysis and outputs.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience of undertaking Structural calculations.
• Understanding the principals of structural mechanics and dynamics.
• Experience of developing structural requirements and V&V evidence.
• Experience in using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software.
• Experience in presenting technical arguments clearly and simply.
• Previous experience in checking and approving work.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Abaqus FEA and Simcenter or willingness to learn.
• Chartered Engineer (or on route to becoming Chartered).
• Experienced in generating toolset/calculation templates.

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 Specialist Structures Department team:

As a Principal Engineer, you will be working within a dual-function team (design and engineering) of around 14 people at varying levels of seniority. The team is responsible for delivering engineering assessments that support the build process, working closely with design colleagues to develop equipment and provide operational support for the production of safety-critical systems. In addition to opportunities for overtime, we also offer local commuting support to assist with day-to-day travel. Relocation support packages are available for all 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 (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: 6th March 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.