Job Title:\nConsultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic\nControl)

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Location:\nBarrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton or Manchester.\nWe offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements –\nplease speak to your recruiter about the options for this\nparticular role.

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Salary:\nCirca £60,000

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What you’ll be\ndoing:

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Be responsible for the capture and approval of\nfunctional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in accordance with\ncompany and programme\nprocesses. \n

Deliver a coherent functional design for\nHydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems,\nC&I equipment, HMI and\nsoftware. \n

Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials\nfor V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system\nperformance and use by the\noperator. \n

Provide technical specialist input, reviews and\nsupport for projects that are beyond immediate\nscope \n

Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design\nto ensure that the solution meets the requirements of the Royal\nNavy \n

Your skills and\nexperiences:

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Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control\nSystem\nfunctionality \n

An understanding of complex control\nsystems \n

Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as\ntrim, compensation, hover and their\noperation \n

Demonstrable experience of applying systems\nengineering\nprinciples \n

Relevant STEM degree or equivalent\nexperience \n

CEng status or equivalent in a relevant subject\nmatter/ working\ntowards \n

Benefits:

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As well as a competitive pension\nscheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive\nrange of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle\nbenefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and\nshopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual\nincentive.

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The Hydrostatic Control\nteam:

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By joining our team, you will help to play an\nintegral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence\nfor UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting\ncontrols that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying\nthem in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a\nfantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part\nof our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation\nsupport packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting\neligibility\ncriteria.

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Why BAE\nSystems?

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This is a place where you will be able\nto make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture\nthat values of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and\nwhere you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome\npeople from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our\nrecruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a\ndisability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an\nanxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain\nassessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential\nreasonable adjustments.\n

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Please be aware that many roles at BAE\nSystems are subject to both security and export control\nrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your\nnationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and\nyour place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to\nperform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum\nachieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also\nrequire higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants\nmust typically leave 5 to 10 years of continuous in the\nUK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow\nfor meaningful security vetting\nchecks.

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Closing Date:\n8th August\n2025

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if\nwe receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you\nare interested, please submit your application as early as\npossible.

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