Job title

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Platform Equipment)Location

Coventry (Hybrid). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this roleSalary

Negotiable dependent on experienceWhat you’ll be doing

Develop design solutions to meet agreed time, cost, and quality targetsDefine and manage requirements, acceptance criteria, and performance activities to meet contractual obligationsSupport design, build, integration, installation, and commissioning activities to meet contractual obligationsProduce technical documentation, diagrams, specifications, calculations, and design justifications for reviewsEnsure compliance with safety, environmental, contractual, and company standardsLead or contribute to design reviews, customer presentations, and supplier acceptance activitiesReview and manage supplier documentation, ensuring accurate capture and record-keepingSupport bids, proposals, project planning, and Certificate of Design activities with clear technical inputYour skills and experiences

Essential:Technical report writing skillsDemonstrable experience in the delivery of mechanical systems through the development lifecycleComprehensive experience of applying technical expertise across the full engineering lifecycleIn-depth knowledge and experience specifying mechanical equipment and components (hydraulic systems, winch equipment, heat exchangers, electric motor driven systems etc)Desirable:BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant STEM degreeCEng or capable of achieving CEngBenefits

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 Combat System Team

As a Principal Engineer, you will be working on an innovative new submarine engineering programme, you’ll be tackling projects never attempted before. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide variety of submarine Combat System subsystems, gaining experience with a broad and diverse range of technologies. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteriaWhy BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date

22nd September 2025We 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.#LI-MS1#LI-Hybrid

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