Senior Engineer – Mechanical – Auxiliary Systems
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as a Senior Auxiliary Systems Engineer in Glasgow, supporting the design, integration, and technical assurance of complex marine auxiliary systems. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to drive high engineering standards and shape the future of defence solutions.
// Key Responsibilities
- Design, integration, and technical assurance of complex marine auxiliary systems.
- Apply expertise in system performance, capacity assessment, and optimisation.
- Prepare specifications, develop Stage 1 designs, and support Zonal Integration.
- Conduct specialist technical analyses and investigations.
- Act as a point of contact for customers and suppliers on engineering matters.
- Requires STEM qualification and experience in fluid system design.
// Role Specification
About the Role
As a Senior Auxiliary Systems Engineer at BAE Systems, you will play a crucial role in the design, integration, and technical assurance of a variety of auxiliary systems across complex marine platforms. You will leverage your deep expertise in system performance, capacity assessment, and optimisation to deliver robust, compliant, and customer-focused solutions throughout the shipbuilding lifecycle. This position is integral to maintaining high engineering standards, driving process improvements, supporting technical investigations, and providing evidence-based decision-making.
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing specifications and developing Stage 1 Auxiliary System design solutions in line with all quality and technical standards.
- Supporting and participating in the Zonal Integration process to ensure 3D model designs accurately reflect design intent and comply with relevant quality, standards, and requirements.
- Conducting specialist technical analyses and investigations, including the evaluation and selection of technical options, and preparing reports with recommendations to resolve problems and enhance engineering capability.
- Supporting the Principal Engineer by acting as the specialist point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve issues and maintain awareness of priorities and objectives.
Your Skills and Experiences
- Academic qualification in a STEM-related subject.
- Ability and willingness to become recognised as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer through an appropriate professional institution.
- Experience within an Engineering or Defence industry or a similar field.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of fluid system design, including flow modelling, flow calculations, and the use of pipes and valves.
- Experience with systems such as Water Systems (including Chilled Water), Waste Management Systems, Bilge, Sullage and Ballast Systems, Scuppers, Drains and Air Escape Systems, and Fuel Systems.
About BAE Systems Naval Ships – Auxiliary Systems
The BAE Systems Naval Ships – Auxiliary Systems team is responsible for the design and delivery of complex warship systems. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of engineering activities, including the creation of Stage 1 design documentation such as schematics, design calculations, and technical specifications.