Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Please note for this role you are only required to be on site 2 consecutive days a fortnight - Barrow-In-Furness (some southern alternatives, please enquire)

Salary: up to £60k

Requirements: For security purposes, candidates require Sole British nationality and SC eligibility.

You’ll be joining a global organisation with a vital role in supporting our country’s defence, working closely on high-impact military projects. As part of a team that has successfully completed the design phase of an exciting programme, you’ll now help drive the next stage - manufacturing and development - where ideas become reality.

Alongside meaningful work, the company offers excellent training and development opportunities, a competitive benefits package including annual share awards and bonuses paid over time, as well as comprehensive healthcare

The ideal candidate would have a background in a highly regulated industry (defence, aerospace, automotive etc) or a Mechanical Engineering background in Rotator Machinery, Components, Fluid Dynamics, HVAC, Hydraulic systems would be extremely valuable.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design of multiple platform systems, sub-systems and equipment for submarines
• Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis
• Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications
• Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers
• Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team
• Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioning
• Demonstrated leadership – either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership
• Degree Level Qualification or Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barrow-In-Furness

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English