Graduate Stealth Engineer

Job title: Graduate Submarines Stealth Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

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.

Role description

The Stealth Engineering department is responsible for the assessment, management and reduction of submarine signatures throughout the design, build and in-service phases of the submarine lifecycle. The department comprises specialist teams working across vibration, airborne noise, fluid-borne noise, electromagnetics and other non-acoustic signatures. During the Graduate Scheme, you will have the opportunity to rotate through a range of teams, gaining experience in both test and modelling environments while developing a broad understanding of the Stealth discipline. You will work alongside experienced engineers, supporting the delivery of advanced submarine capability.

Core Duties 

• Support noise and vibration assessments of submarine systems, equipment and platform performance during design, build and commissioning activities.
• Support test cell and specialist facility evaluations, including test rig design, test execution, data collection and analysis of results.
• Undertake modelling and predictive analysis activities using engineering techniques and tools such as FEA, CFD and SEA.
• Work with subject matter experts to provide Stealth design guidance and support achievement of submarine signature requirements.
• Support departmental research, technology and development programmes through participation in engineering projects and innovation 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.

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.

As a minimum requirement you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Maths or other similar STEM degree.