Job Title: Senior Submarine Stealth Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – full time onsite

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

Salary: £42,215+ dependant on skills & 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.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will develop modelling work packages to predict electromagnetic and non‑acoustic signature performance, work closely with the Stealth Engineering Test team to create test procedures, analysis methods, and test rigs, and interpret acoustic, electromagnetic, and non‑acoustic measurements of submarine machinery to ensure compliance with stealth requirements.

Core duties:

Work with multi‑disciplinary teams to design low‑signature equipment and systems, agreeing requirements and assessment criteria

Support production of acoustic, electromagnetic, and non‑acoustic signature reports at key design review stages

Review system design documents to ensure electromagnetic and non‑acoustic signature requirements are met

Define and develop modelling work packages to predict electromagnetic and non‑acoustic signature performance

Support large‑scale signature trials during major commissioning phases

Essential Skills:

Qualified to Degree level in Maths, Physics, Oceanography, Engineering, or associated STEM degree

Knowledge of the principles of acoustic, electromagnetism

Knowledge of stealth technology development or ship/submarine signature technology

Requirements management

The Electromagnetic and Non-Acoustics (NAVED) team:

The opportunity work on exciting, world-pioneering engineering and business projects that support our national defence and security. Use and develop your current skills to become a highly-specialised expert directly supporting the front-line. You will be exposed to a range of engineering and scientific challenges as we look to develop and exploit new technologies. We work across the full life-cycle of our products ensuring those that protect us have the advantage. 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: 1st May 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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