BAE Systems

Job Vacancy Principal Marine Engineer - Platform Systems

Sunderland

BAE Systems

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Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
£52k-56k
2 to 5 years experience
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Published on 12/08/2025

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Job title: Principal Marine Engineer - Platform Systems

Location: Portsmouth - Onsite only

Salary: Circa £52,000-£56,500 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you'll be doing:

  • Assists in the production of estimates, creates and/or assists in the production of design requirement specifications
  • Undertake functional design and/or provide qualification and evidence for acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety
  • Develops, promotes and shares new technologies for implementation across businesses and programme(s)
  • Acts as Engineering, technical or design authority for a sub-system or Line Replaceable Unit (LRU)
  • Provides technical leadership and guidance on matters relating to a discipline, may occasionally lead a team of engineers including line management responsibility
  • Works independently or as part of a small team
  • A highly experienced professional engineer, has a depth and breadth of knowledge in a discipline area
  • Be a member of a relevant professional body and registered as a Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or be working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng), or be able to demonstrate that they have been working at the level of a Chartered Engineer for some period of time

Your skills and experiences:

  • Significant level of knowledge, understanding and experience in a wide range of engineering areas to enable the successful execution of the principal accountabilities of the role
  • It is expected that the role holder shall have in-depth knowledge in some technical areas, shall have sufficient breadth of technical knowledge/experience to make sound engineering decisions in all technical areas and shall seek support from specialist engineers where necessary
  • Experience in the following systems: Auxiliary systems including, HVAC, Fuel Systems, Gas Turbine Services, Fresh Water Services, Sea Water Services, Black and Grey Water Systems, Bilge and Sullage Systems, Gas Systems, Intake and Exhaust Systems, Chilled Water Systems, Lube Oil and Hydraulics
  • Safety, including being able to provide demonstrable experience of taking responsibility for safety decisions using sound safety management processes/tools is desirable
  • Identification of appropriate requirements for Auxiliary systems and verification/validation activities to manage risk and demonstrate compliance is desirable

Closing Date: 14th August 2025

Candidate profile

Your skills and experiences:





  • Significant level of knowledge, understanding and experience in a wide range of engineering areas to enable the successful execution of the principal accountabilities of the role


  • It is expected that the role holder shall have in-depth knowledge in some technical areas, shall have sufficient breadth of technical knowledge/experience to make sound engineering decisions in all technical areas and shall seek support from specialist engineers where necessary


  • Experience in the following systems: Auxiliary systems including, HVAC, Fuel Systems, Gas Turbine Services, Fresh Water Services, Sea Water Services, Black and Grey Water Systems, Bilge and Sullage Systems, Gas Systems, Intake and Exhaust Systems, Chilled Water Systems, Lube Oil and Hydraulics


  • Safety, including being able to provide demonstrable experience of taking responsibility for safety decisions using sound safety management processes/tools is desirable


  • Identification of appropriate requirements for Auxiliary systems and verification/validation activities to manage risk and demonstrate compliance is desirable


Working environment

Why BAE Systems?



This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.



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.

Knightsbridge, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
Consultancy firm
Bae Systems is a global defence, aerospace, and security company, delivering advanced solutions in air, land, sea, and cyber technologies. With a focus on innovation, safety, and sustainability, Bae Systems supports governments and commercial organisations worldwide, providing cutting-edge products and services to meet complex security challenges.

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