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Senior Designer - CAD Designer

Hybrid in Barrow-in-Furness·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

BAE Systems

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Our summary

Salary
£37,091 a year

About £2,520 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Barrow-in-Furness
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior level

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience of integrating equipment into 3D model environment
  • Understanding of integration principles such as designing for build, operability supportability and safety.
  • Previous experience within a design role with a background from a high hazard industry such as Civil, Structures, Marine, Oil & Gas Environment/background, Ship Buildings or submarines
  • Ability to use CAD and PLM Packages, particularly FORAN and Teamcenter
  • Knowledge of techniques, processes and tools for large scale detailed designs of platforms, assemblies, systems and equipment installation

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: £37,091 + (DOE)

The role

As an Equipment Integration designer on the Dreadnought programme, this role is responsible for integrating equipment within the compartments of the submarine platform in accordance with all requirements of the equipment, any interfacing systems and the compartment it is integrated within.

What you'll do

  • Responsible for integrating equipment into the Foran 3D model environment.
  • Producing 2D drawing outputs to support the manufacturing and production teams in product build and delivery
  • Collaborating as a team, sharing best practice and improving our product and design

How you'll work

Job Title: Senior Designer - CAD Designer

Location: Barrow in Furness - Full time on site

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

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: 23rd November 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.

Hiring process

It varies by role and country, but typically could include an online application, assessments, interviews and sometimes an assessment centre

  • Some roles may need travel for interviews or assessments; reasonable travel costs are reimbursed where relevant.

About BAE Systems

Industry
Aerospace and defence

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About the company & team

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.

The Dreadnought Stage 2/3 Zonal Delivery Team is responsible for detail design of the Dreadnought platform, including equipment and systems integration within their given Major Area. The team is also responsible for producing design outputs for manufacture and production and providing support through design changes. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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