Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month placement as a Structural Engineer in Barrow.
- Earn £25,900 per year.
- Support the design and analysis of submarine structures.
- Must be on track for a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject.
About the Role
This is a 12-month placement for an Undergraduate Structural Engineer.
Location: Barrow (Cumbria). You will be expected to attend your site up to 3-5 days per week.
Salary: £25,900 per year.
Start Date: 21st June 2027
Role Description
As a Structural Engineer, you’ll support the full lifecycle of submarine programmes, from concept development and design through to build, test, commissioning, and in-service support. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you’ll contribute to the development of complex structural engineering solutions for current and future submarine platforms. Your responsibilities may include submarine structural design, outfit design such as deck coverings, furniture, fittings and sheet metal components, designing equipment to withstand shock and dynamic operating conditions, supporting lifting arrangement design and submarine movements, and carrying out structural and stress analysis to ensure safety, performance, and compliance with engineering standards.
Core Duties
- Support structural design and analysis.
- Assist with requirements management and specifications development.
- Prepare calculations and technical documentation.
- Contribute to systems modelling and engineering analysis.
- Apply standards, procedures, and work under technical supervision.
About 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.