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Principal Shock and Dynamics Engineer

Employer
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Location
Gloucestershire, Filton, England / Weymouth, Dorset, England / Frimley, Surrey, England
Salary
£50000 - £58000 per annum
Closing date
17 Feb 2025
Reference
00119490
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Discipline
Other
Sector
Defence, Marine
Job Type
Senior & Chartered Engineer

Job Details

Job Title: Principal Shock and Dynamics Engineer

Location: Filton, Frimley or Weymouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £58,000 dependant on experience

What you'll be doing:

  • The decomposition of the Dreadnought Whole Boat Shock and Externally Generated Vibration requirements (e.g. policies, general technical requirements, etc.) to the combat systems major systems engineers and designers
  • Generating derived requirements for technical specifications to be flown down to suppliers; reviewing tender compliance which is likely to involve supplier interaction in order to manage the delivery expectations with respect to the level of Shock and EGV qualification evidence
  • Working with and reviewing documentation generated by the Combat Systems engineering teams
  • Reviewing, developing and approving supplier submitted physical test plans and procedures
  • Review and acceptance of supplier Shock and EGV qualification evidence encompassing classical manual stress calculations, Finite Element Analysis reports and physical test reports
  • Presentation and delivery of Combat Systems equipment Shock and EGV qualification evidence to the customer
  • Your skills and experiences:

    Essential

  • Experience of structural engineering and analysis techniques specifically classical manual stress calculations and various Finite Element Analysis techniques and interpretations of the output
  • Capable in the use of a mathematical package such as Mathcad, Mathematica, etc.
  • Experience of the development and management of technical requirements and acceptance activities within one of the following areas: submarine, defence, construction, ships or similar environment
  • Desirable

  • Experience in the design of equipment for submarines/surface ships and/or experience in producing shock qualification evidence (hand calculations, Finite Element Analysis) of equipment for submarines/surface ships
  • Degree or equivalent qualification or experience within a relevant engineering discipline
  • Benefits:

    You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

    The Transversal Engineering team:

    As a Principal Engineer, you will be carrying out a variety of requirements and acceptance activities relating to the design and development of submarine combat systems. You will be within the Shock and Dynamics team, liaising with a variety of project stakeholders, including engineering teams, suppliers and the Ministry Of Defence.

    This role will provide you with the opportunity to work across a number of different phases of the product lifecycle, as well as the chance to become involved in other submarine programmes, such as the Submersible Attack Nuclear AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) - SSNA programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

    Closing Date: 13th February 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.

    Company

    BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to more than 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. With a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses from advanced threats, we work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data. We use the latest technologies, best practices and processes – combined with expertise gained from over forty years of application – to empower customers to detect and defend against the latest threats, transform their organisations, and secure their communications across multiple domains.

    Everything we do creates a safer future. In a new age of cyber threats, our people have a shared vision to protect the connected world, to create and deliver intelligent global solutions across a dynamic technological landscape.  

    The nature of our business means that we’re constantly looking for the very best people to fulfil our ambitions, and help you realise yours.

    We’ve built a place that supports the changing needs of our multi-cultural, diverse, global workforce and we believe everyone can make a difference.

    Careers webpage: Careers | BAE Systems

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