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Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Core Duties:

Designing new and/or developing existing electro/mechanical designs relating to torpedo products

Produce technical documentation in line with company guidelines and deliver mechanical design presentations in design review discussions and supplier/stakeholder meetings

Perform established analysis techniques (structural/thermal) and conduct mechanical tests to confirm compliance with design requirements

Apply existing knowledge in the selection and development of appropriate materials and manufacturing techniques

Have an understanding of the Engineering LCM process and assist Engineering Governance and Requirements Capture activities

Establish and build positive working relationships with different engineering disciplines and competencies within the business, supplier and stakeholder communities in order to improve performance of the business

Undertake continuous professional development as required in order to build own skill, knowledge and competence within the discipline

Essential Skills:

You will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have an understanding of mathematical and engineering first principles

You will be able to apply problem solving skills & contribute expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles for providing design solutions

You will have a good all round Mechanical Engineering capability and an interest in developing a specialist skill (structural/thermal)

You will have attained or working towards IEng/CEng status

The Torpedo’s Mechanical Engineering team:

The mechanical engineering team’s primary role is to support the new development opportunities and in-service support of heavyweight and lightweight torpedoes for the UK Royal Navy and export customers. The team are involved in many phases of the engineering lifecycle from concept development, detailed design and disposal activities of torpedo hardware and items of support and test equipment used for integration and maintenance. Skills, knowledge and experience of the team include specialist mechanical design, build, test, trials activities and systems engineering support to the wider enterprise, enabling a close working relationship with all stakeholders and organisations involved in the support of the UK torpedo programmes

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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.

Closing Date: 6th August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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