Engineering Manager – Mechanical Engineering (Ocean Interfaces)

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Mechanical Engineering (Ocean Interfaces)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £60,000

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will play a pivotal leadership role within the Ocean Interfaces engineering function, shaping both technical direction and team capability. You will lead and mentor a high-performing team while working closely with senior leadership to deliver complex platform systems.

You will oversee the development of design solutions aligned to time, cost and quality targets, ensuring engineering activities are effectively governed and coordinated. The role also focuses on developing engineering talent, strengthening technical capability, and fostering a culture of excellence.

You will support the definition of system performance and contractual requirements, ensuring these are translated into robust acceptance criteria throughout design, build, integration, installation and commissioning.

Core duties:

• Lead teams to develop design solutions in line with project and business milestones
• Define and manage system performance and contractual requirements, including acceptance criteria
• Oversee production of design documentation such as diagrams, specifications, calculations and technical justifications
• Ensure design proving and contractual evidence is complete, captured and appropriately approved
• Undertake technical discussions and presentations with customers, partners and suppliers (UK and international)
• Review and approve team and supplier outputs to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance
• Lead people management activities including coaching, development, goal setting and performance reviews
• Promote best practice, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the team

Your skills and experience:

• Demonstrable submarine domain knowledge
• Experience delivering mechanical systems across the full engineering lifecycle
• Strong background in applying technical expertise within complex engineering environments
• Experience specifying mechanical equipment and components
• Degree qualified (BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent) in a relevant STEM discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards achieving it

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans and a wide range of flexible benefits. These include discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle options such as a green car scheme, private healthcare and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Ocean Interfaces Team:

The Ocean Interfaces team sits at the heart of complex platform delivery, supporting the integration of critical mechanical systems. As Engineering Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership of team leads while working in partnership with the Senior Engineering Manager.

The team has a strong focus on capability development, technical excellence and effective programme delivery. You will contribute to strategic planning and execution, ensuring engineering activities align with wider programme objectives. Relocation support packages are available across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

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 impact the roles you are eligible to perform.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically requiring 5–10 years of continuous UK residency depending on the level required.

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 with confidence and be empowered to be your best.

You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards that support your financial and personal wellbeing, alongside a balanced lifestyle. In a culture built on shared purpose and sustainable ways of working, you’ll find a place where you truly belong and can be proud of the difference you make.

Closing Date: 23rd April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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