Principal Engineer- Mechanical (Propulsion)

Job Description

Job Title:

Principal Engineer- Mechanical (Propulsion)
Salary:

up to £60,000 per annum dependent on experience
Location:

Barrow in Furness or Bristol (hybrid)

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Principal Engineer- Mechanical (Propulsion). This role can be based in Bristol or Barrow in Furness and hybrid working is available- individual circumstances will be discussed. Flexible working hours are also available.
They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
As part of the Propulsion Team, you will be involved in the design and development of the propulsion plant across all major systems and equipment alongside specifying and supporting the procurement of all propulsion equipment. This will be an opportunity to be part of a brand new Submarine programme where you will take ownership and shape the designs throughout this exciting project. Experience in industries such as Maritime, Defence, Aerospace, Oil and Gas or Nuclear could be beneficial for this role.

Main Responsibilities:

Lead the design of systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines
Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis
Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications
Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers
Undertake peer reviews / checking to support engineering governance activities

Benefits:

Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
Shared Incentive Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance
Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

About You:

Experience with rotating machinery design and specification – Gearing, Shafts, Bearings and couplings (electrical machine experience also desirable) – OR Experience with fluid systems design Compressible and/or Incompressible Fluid Systems, Thermo-dynamics, Heat Transfer, Pumps and Control Valves
Experience with pressure vessel design – pressure piping and vessels to internationally recognised standards (ASME BPVC, PD 5500, EN 13445 etc.)
Familiarity with engineering lifecycle through concept design, detailed design, manufacture, test & commissioning, operation and disposal
Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

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