Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Manager - Mechanical (Propulsion)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role
Salary: Negotiable
What you'll be doing:

• Lead the delivery of the propulsion system design for the SSNA programme, ensuring the timely production of key engineering deliverables and technical specifications
• Ensure all project outputs meet customer requirements and contractual commitments regarding cost, quality, and schedule
• Embed critical programme objectives - such as cost efficiency, schedule adherence, and system availability - into the propulsion plant design
• Foster effective collaboration with key stakeholders across BAE Systems, the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and major suppliers
• Oversee formal reviews and provide approval for engineering outputs to ensure compliance with technical and quality standards
• Support the development, wellbeing, and performance of the engineering team, while contributing to the long-term capability growth of the propulsion discipline

Collaborate closely with the wider project delivery team and take ownership of managing key equipment sub-contracts to ensure successful delivery
Your skills and experiences:

• A degree (or equivalent qualification / experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with a strong track record off effective team management and delivery in a technical environment

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across a range of internal and external stakeholders
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Mechanical Propulsion team:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager - Mechanical (Propulsion) to join our team in Barrow-in-Furness, with the potential for future hybrid working arrangements. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and development of the propulsion plant for the Royal Navy's next-generation SSNA submarine, overseeing all major systems and equipment, as well as specifying and supporting the procurement of propulsion components. This is a rare opportunity to influence a major defence programme from its early design stages, while also playing a key role in shaping and developing a high-performing engineering team. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 5th November 2025
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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