Principal Mechanical Engineer - Submarine
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.
Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (Propulsor)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 12 Months
Security Clearance: BPSS & SC clearance required (subject to ITAR and UK Export Control restrictions)
Matchtech are currently supporting a leading organisation within the UK defence and maritime engineering sector in the recruitment of a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Propulsor) on a long-term contract basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering team responsible for the design, manufacture, installation and refurbishment of complex submarine propulsor systems. Working alongside internal engineering teams and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in the delivery of technically challenging projects supporting critical defence programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of submarine propulsor systems.
- Assess material selection and suitability for engineering applications.
- Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders.
- Evaluate manufacturability and production processes for complex components.
- Work with metallic, composite and coated material systems.
- Ensure compliance throughout the full engineering lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support.
- Provide technical guidance relating to large-scale precision-engineered assemblies.
Essential Experience
- Strong background in Mechanical Engineering within a complex engineering environment.
- Experience working with large, high-value engineered assemblies.
- Knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
- Understanding of machining processes and manufacturing capability.
- Familiarity with casting, forging and component tolerancing principles.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Experience supporting manufacture, design integration or production engineering activities.
What's on Offer?
- 12-month contract opportunity.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Competitive PAYE rate of £43.00 per hour or £56.26 Umbrella.
- Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant defence engineering programmes.
- Work within a highly specialised team delivering cutting-edge maritime technology.
If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to apply your expertise to complex defence engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Matchtech for further information.