Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (Propulsion...)

Job title: Principal Engineer - Mechanical (Propulsion - Nuclear Interfaces)

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

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing:

• Management of interface requirements and Verification & Validation evidence between the submarine platform and the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant
• Support the production of Design Substantiation Reports and ALARP statements in line with the Nuclear Safety Case
• Support integration of Nuclear Steam Raising Plant requirements with shipyard build, test & commissioning processes
• Engagement with the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant Technical Authority and the Submarine Delivery Agency to support design maturity development, integration and decision making
• Undertake peers reviews / checking of design deliverables to ensure integration of nuclear interface requirements

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience in engineering design with a speciality in Nuclear Engineering
• Strong communication skills and experience of working in collaborative project teams

Desirable:

• Previous experience in Testing and commissioning
• Operational experience

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Nuclear Engineering team:

The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department is a growing capability covering activities ranging from design safety assurance, engineering/technical problem solving to practical innovation and improvement projects. There is ample opportunity for professional development and career progression.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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.

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