Key Takeaways
- Graduate role in Submarines Weights Engineering at BAE Systems in Barrow.
- Salary of £34,000 per annum plus a £2,000 welcome bonus.
- Requires a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in Mechanical Engineering.
- Permanent contract starting 6th September 2027.
About the Role
Role Description
You will play a vital role in ensuring every submarine is built, moved and operated within weights and stability limits. You will use engineering analysis and data to understand how changes to the submarine impact its performance, handling and construction. Working with design and production teams you will support major activities such as moving of units and modules, launching of the submarine and preparing of the submarine for sea. You will help build technical evidence, audit and challenge engineering data and contribute to safety and regulatory requirements. You will turn data into detailed engineering analysis into decisions with a direct impact on submarines.
Core Duties
- Provide technical analysis and specialist advice relating to weight management, handling and transportation activities.
- Prepare data for technical and production teams to support the movement of units, sub-units, modules and rafts.
- Undertake functional design activities and provide substantiation to demonstrate acceptance and fitness for purpose of the product.
- Review, monitor and audit engineering data and methodologies to ensure validity.
- Produce evidence to support legislative requirements, safety justifications and other associated engineering activities.
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.
Important Information
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.