Principal Engineer – Nuclear (Mechanical) (Dalton-in-Furness)
Client:
BAE Systems
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.
Job Description:
Job title: Principal Engineer – Nuclear (Mechanical)
What you’ll be doing:
* Liaison with build organisation and provision of engineering support to ensure the as built product reflects design intent.
* Understand the key requirements and critical dimensions for major structural components.
* Take the lead on design changes that affect major structural components, whether they originate from emergent issues, process improvement, etc.
* Support or act as the engineering member of the test and authorisation groups (depending on experience).
* Develop knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit of the submarine and provide engineering support.
* Participate as an engineering representative in the planning and execution of all major construction evolutions with the scope of the Reactor Compartment Unit.
* Development & presentation of sound technical solutions to issues arising during construction of the Naval Reactor Plant.
* Providing technical rationale and sound engineering recommendations to Rolls-Royce and MoD to challenge existing requirements.
Your skills and experiences:
* Engineering degree level qualification – Mechanical or Structural as a discipline.
* Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
* Awareness of weld engineering and Non-Destructive Examination techniques.
* Technical report writing skills & experience of justifying design change.
* Knowledge of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis.
* Nuclear radiation shielding awareness.
* Knowledge of the Nuclear Industry and its regulators.
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive 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 Platform Nuclear Engineering Department team:
As a Principal Engineer – Nuclear (Mechanical), you will be supporting the design, build & test activities on the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes to ensure the design intent is met in the final product.
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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.
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