Principal Engineer – Stealth (Finite Element Analysis)

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Stealth (Finite Element Analysis)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Onsite

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

Salary: Competitive (Commensurate with skills and experience)

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.

Role Description:

• You’ll lead the development of the Stealth Engineering FEA capability.
• You’ll Perform detailed FEA simulations to assess structural behaviour and its effect on stealth-related performance.
• You’ll analyse structure-borne vibration and fluid-borne noise characteristics across components and systems.
• You’ll prepare clear technical reports and presenting findings to design teams and stakeholders.
• You will be collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that stealth, structural, and safety requirements are fully met.
• You’ll assist in model validation, correlation with physical tests, and refinement of analysis techniques.

Essential Skills:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• Experience with FEA software (such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or similar).
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and finite element principles.
• Ability to interpret results and communicate complex findings in a clear, concise way.
• A methodical approach and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with dynamic, thermal, or coupled analyses.

The Stealth Numerical Modelling Team:

You will be joining our Stealth Engineering Department as a Principal Stealth Engineer – Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and play a key role in the structural design and stealth performance of the UK’s next-generation submarines. You’ll work as part of a small, high-impact team, helping reduce signatures through advanced simulation and analysis, supporting executive engineers in defining and delivering the whole boat signature requirements and in service signature goals.

This is an ideal role for an engineer with a passion for solving complex structural problems, using simulation tools to influence real-world designs. You’ll work across multiple submarine programmes and engage with a wide network of specialists across the department, the MoD, and partner organisations

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

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: 12th 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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