Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer
BAE SystemsEngland, United Kingdom
Posted May 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security solutions provider with a workforce of 107,000 across more than 40 countries. The company delivers advanced combat systems, aeronautics products, ship repair, avionics, cyber-intelligence, and AI-driven technologies that protect national security and critical infrastructure. BAE’s distinctive edge lies in its technology-led innovation pipeline—from state-of-the-art cyber threat detection to autonomous and hybrid-electric propulsion systems—ensuring customers maintain a decisive advantage. The firm also partners with local stakeholders to transfer knowledge, skills, and technology, reinforcing long-term economic development and workforce excellence.
Job Description
Join BAE Systems and support the development and delivery of mechanical platform systems, ensuring robust design evidence is generated to support safe and effective engineering solutions. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, contributing to technical outputs, and engaging with stakeholders to support successful programme delivery.
Requirements
- Develop and deliver design evidence to justify safe and effective engineering solutions
- Specify and support the build of prototypes, products, and systems for testing and validation activities
- Provide timely resolution of defects and issues, ensuring corrective actions are identified, tracked, and implemented
- Ensure engineering commitments are defined, reviewed, and delivered in line with programme requirements
- Support technical presentations and communications to engineering and management audiences, maintaining awareness of emerging technologies
- Author and contribute to technical reports, papers, and presentations to support engineering activities and knowledge sharing
- Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development
- Apply mechanical engineering expertise across design, testing, commissioning, and analysis activities, utilising CAD tools and standard engineering software
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Relocation support (subject to eligibility criteria)