Acting principally under the direction of the Chief Engineer, to work flexibly within the Engineering team on assigned analytical services, to ensure that product designs meet the required level of integrity. Liaison with other engineering team members, and other DBS functional teams during project work is an integral part of the role. Core Duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to): · Assess mechanical design for strength, durability, performance and safety through application of appropriate methodologies i.e., finite element techniques, first principle hand calculations, system analysis, rotor dynamics, etc. · Identify analysis solutions, recommend improvements and propose alternate methods · Contribute to product validation efforts · Maintenance of analysis procedures · Support of manufacturing and purchasing concession requests · Provide analytical support to the Engineering team · Provide critique of analytical and design proposals to ensure product integrity · Ensure compliance with internal procedures, industry standards, regulations and qualification requirements. · Document verification/signoff i.e., Technical Reports, drawings, ect. · Provide customer facing support as required to resolve in service issues or to assist with application engineering. · Participation in DFMEA, PFMEA and CI activities. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Knowledge: · Proficient use of Finite Element Analysis tools · Ability to conduct classical static stress and fatigue analysis and complex hand calculations from first principles · Knowledge of materials and processing techniques · Knowledge of relevant industry standards and design protocols (ISO, AGMA, DIN, FKM, DNV for example) · Knowledge of gearbox design: shafts, bearings and gearcases. This includes associated technologies such as rotor dynamics, tribology, bearings, thermal response, noise and vibration. · Knowledge of structural analysis techniques, including fatigue analysis to the level required for component certification by outside bodies. · Experienced in the use of ANSYS software Skills: · Ability to communicate honestly, openly, and consistently. · Has effective time management skills. · Ability to critically review design and analysis work · Ability to make well informed data driven decisions. Qualifications: · Minimum: Diploma with relevant experience · Preferred: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline 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. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ individuals. We also 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.