Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (Platform Nuclear Engineering Department)

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (Platform Nuclear Engineering Department)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, (Hybrid - Flexible as per business needs)

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

Grade: S5

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you will be doing:

As a Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering you will be responsible for monitoring and verifying safety commissioning requests (SCRs) and task verification.

This role will give you the opportunity to work on one of the most complex engineering programmes ever undertaken in the country, which will deliver a product of national importance.

Core duties:

• Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders about the PNED function in a timely, professional manner.
• Responsible for research, compilation, reviews & feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard.
• To represent the Company internally & externally as required by contractual agreements.
• Responsible for delivering assigned activities in line with Company policy, procedures and legislation.
• Identify to line manager the required team resource & experience.
• Lead and develop the team to achieve the programme requirements & objectives implementing performance measures.
• Provide expertise & advice and guidance by acting as Subject Matter Expert at Test Group.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of planning activities.
• Perform the role of line management to those Engineers identified in your hierarchy and demonstrate management behaviours.
• To exhibit the required Company SHE behaviours and to demonstrate SHE and Quality leadership, ensuring your team have both a thorough understanding of the content, risk & control measures and can ultimately demonstrate their competence to apply them.

Essential Skills:

• Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• In-depth understanding of on-going delivery for PNED across all programmes.
• Detailed knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk operational environment.
• Ability to provide technical knowledge & instruction to emergent incidents
• An understanding of capability & learning interventions, best practice and fundamental principles
• Knowledge and understanding of Mechanical Testing and Pressure & Endurance Testing

Platform Nuclear Engineering Department (PNED) Build and Test Team:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Platform Nuclear Engineering Department (PNED) Build and Test Team as a Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering.

The PNED, Build and Test Team is responsible for manging the build , test and commissioning of the NSRP, whilst representing the waterfront engineering director. Also supporting Astute, Dreadnought, SSNA ad AUKUS programmes.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.

Closing Date: 3rd November 2025