Principal Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid Working)

Principal Mechanical Engineer Portsmouth – Hybrid working pattern – minimum 3 days weekly on site We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on skills and experience + bonus scheme 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. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the delivery of critical platform engineering services, providing expert technical guidance, assurance and governance across a diverse range of systems. You’ll drive innovation, support future transformation, and inspire high performance through technical and people leadership across the WTA (Warship Technical Authority) Mechanical Engineering discipline. Delivering early lifecycle engineering and supporting engineering bids Leading studies for design and feasibility, supported by technical analysis , to deliver compliance arguments Supporting the leadership of multi-disciplinary projects Providing expert mechanical engineering support across complex platform systems, equipment and associated technologies Delivering engineering expertise across multiple projects, naval programmes and platform support activities Leading investigations, assessments and integration activities to inform robust engineering decisions Ensuring design integrity, configuration control and safe implementation of platform systems changes Mentoring engineers, driving engineering excellence and providing leadership across the Mechanical discipline Strong mechanical engineering expertise across complex systems and equipment Understanding of defence and maritime standards for MOD customers Familiarity with CSM, LCM and wider engineering governance frameworks Ability to deliver high-quality engineering outputs across diverse projects Join the Warship Technical Authority (WTA) Service Hub and help shape the future of naval engineering. Supporting Royal Navy and international programmes, the team work on complex whole-ship, systems and equipment challenges , delivering expert engineering, innovation and consultancy that directly contributes to the availability, performance and evolution of world-class warships. 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. 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. LI-Hybrid