BAE Systems

Senior Engineer – Mechanical - Auxiliary Systems

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Job Title\: Senior Engineer - Auxiliary Systems

Location\: Glasgow, Scotstoun . Hybrid 2 days/week onsite.

Referral Scheme\: £2,000

Grade\: GG10

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing\:

  • Preparing specifications, develop Stage 1 Auxiliary System design solutions in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards
  • Support and participate within the Zonal Integration process ensuring 3D model design reflects design intent and achieves compliance to relevant quality, standards and requirements
  • Carrying out specialist technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability
  • Support the Principal engineer as the specialist point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives

Your skills and experiences\:

  • Academic qualification in a STEM related subject, and ability/willingness to become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineer through an appropriate recognised professional institution
  • Experience within an Engineering or Defence industry or similar
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of fluid system design including flow modelling, flow calculations, use of pipes and valves as well as some of the below\:

Water Systems, including Chilled Water

Waste Management Systems

Bilge, Sullage and Ballast Systems

Scuppers, Drains and Air Escape Systems

Fuel Systems

BAE Systems Naval Ships – Auxiliary Systems\:

The BAE Systems Naval Ships – Auxiliary Systems team are responsible for the design and delivery of complex warship systems. As a Senior Engineer you are responsible for undertaking a wide range of engineering activities, such as creation of Stage 1 design documentation including schematics, design calculations and technical specifications.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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.

Closing Date\: 4th July 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 20th July.