Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer at BAE Systems

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (hybrid and flexible arrangements available).

Salary: Competitive.

• Design and analysis of complex steel structures utilizing Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build with FEA and classical calculation analysis.
• Apply expertise in regulations and requirements beyond those used within BAE Systems, including LOLER, Codes of Compliance, Weld Specifications, and Geometric Tolerance.
• Interpret data within computer-based analytical techniques including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame).
• Support manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of submarine structures.
• Support production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands.
• Check and approve calculations.

• Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent experience.
• Civil / Manufacturing / Structural Based and Chartered Engineer CEng status or Incorporated IEng status nearing CEng status.
• Expertise in structural steel analysis and design.
• Fully conversant in use of Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Competent in reviewing and checking of design outputs.
• Expertise in mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER.

• Working knowledge of ABAQUS, S-Frame, NX, MathCAD and Excel.
• Previous experience in a production / marine production environment.

Competitive pension scheme; employee share plans; extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts; eligibility for an annual incentive.

As a Principal Structural Engineer within the Production Engineering Department, you will collaborate with a dual-function team comprising designers and engineers. You will conduct engineering assessments to support the build process and provide operational and production support for delivery of safety-critical systems. Relocation support is available across all submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

We welcome people from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring minimum Baseline Personnel Security Standard and potentially higher levels of National Security Vetting.

5th January 2026 (We reserve the right to close early if we receive sufficient applications).