Graduate Design Engineer

Role Description

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the design and development of submarines across the full product lifecycle. Working within the Design function, you will contribute to the creation of innovative engineering solutions that support current and future submarine platforms, including Astute, Dreadnought and SSN-AUKUS. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, across engineering, operations, supply chain and customer teams, you will be developing your technical expertise while contributing to the successful delivery of complex projects across the full product lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to build, commissioning, and in-service support.

Core Duties

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, ensuring compliance with design standards, quality requirements and configuration control throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Develop innovative design solutions for complex submarine systems and structures, supporting the delivery of critical national defence programmes.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, customer and supplier stakeholders to support design development and delivery.
• Resolve complex technical challenges within a highly regulated environment through effective problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver assigned tasks to agreed quality, cost and schedule targets while maintaining clear communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities that enhance engineering performance, product quality and project delivery.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Security and Vetting

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.