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Principal Electro-Mechanical Engineer Electric Machine & motors Permanent Greater Norwich Area ARCA is proud to partner with an innovative engineering organisation at the forefront of next-generation electric propulsion technology. This pioneering company is developing advanced electric machine solutions that are shaping the future of high-performance, efficient propulsion systems. As part of continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to play a leading role in the development of cutting-edge electric motor technology from concept through to production readiness. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior engineer with deep expertise in electric machine mechanical design, thermal management, and validation to join a highly collaborative and technically ambitious engineering environment. The Opportunity As Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of the mechanical and thermal design of advanced electric motors, ensuring robust, manufacturable, and high-performing solutions capable of operating reliably in demanding real-world environments. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across electromagnetic, controls, manufacturing, and testing, you will drive the full development lifecycle - from early-stage concept design through analysis, testing, validation, and transition into production. Key Responsibilities Lead the mechanical design and physical integration of electric machines Design high-speed rotor systems including magnet selection, placement, and retention strategies Develop robust shaft, bearing, and housing solutions Define and implement air-cooled thermal management strategies Integrate stator windings, insulation systems, flux rings, and sensing solutions Conduct and guide mechanical, thermal, vibration, and tolerance analysis Lead FMEA activities, root cause investigations, and design robustness reviews Define and oversee structured validation and verification plans Review and interpret test data to drive continuous design improvement Ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and cost-effective Support customer and stakeholder discussions with clear technical communication What We re Looking For Proven experience in electric machine design with a strong focus on mechanical and thermal engineering Motor experience Extensive experience designing rotor systems for high-speed operation Strong understanding of magnet retention methods and stator integration Experience with motor build, testing, and validation activities Knowledge of air-cooled thermal management systems Experience leading FMEA and failure analysis processes Familiarity with mechanical and thermal simulation/analysis tools Strong understanding of materials used in electric machines, including electrical steels, magnets, and conductors Ability to balance performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost considerations Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent professional accreditation Why Apply? This is an exciting chance to join a forward-thinking engineering organisation developing next-generation propulsion technologies with real-world impact. You ll work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative environment that values innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. If you are a passionate mechanical engineer looking to take a leading role in advanced electric motor development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration

Job Title: Safety, Internal Flow and Hazards Engineer (CFD) Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £45,628+ dependent on skills and experience What you'll be doing Undertaking technical work on all aspects of CFD (computational fluid dynamics) simulations, including pre-processing (CAD modelling and meshing), applying and developing CFD models, solving analysis , post processing and authoring technical reports/presentations Supporting with team meetings and providing technical guidance and support Reviewing technical pieces of work Supporting with capability developments and establishing both processes and methods Having involvement within various CFD toolset research and development activities Your skills and experiences Essential: Hold a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have equivalent experience Have good experience of working within a highly regulated/high hazard industry Be proficient with using at least one CFD software package such as Ansys Fluent or StarCCM+ Desirable: An awareness of Safety case development Experience in using at least one, OpenFOAM or FDS (fire dynamics simulator) Be a chartered engineer or working towards/ability to achieve Have experience of programming in a high-level language (e.g. VBA) Experience in Ansys Fluent UDF's (user defined function) and/or Java for Siemens Star CCM+ Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Internal Flow and Hazards team As a Principal Engineer within the Internal Flow and Hazards team, you will be supporting a wide number of customers throughout all submarine programmes. Typically, within the whole boat design team, the CFD models are based on consequence analysis and include fire, steam release, water-based fire suppression systems, thermal analysis , flammable and toxic gas dispersion You will have opportunities to gain and grow a professional career progression towards Consultancy or Management roles. The team supports multiple submarine programs including site and facilities and as such there is opportunities to work on different programmes and projects. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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. Closing Date: 20th October 2025 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

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence Supplier is looking for a Stress Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Basildon. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be willing to obtain SC Clearance. 4 days per week onsite. Although Basildon is the preferred location, can consider individuals to be based out of Southampton or Bristol. 7 month contract 55.05 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35. What you'll do as a Principal Stress Engineer: Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations. Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per requirements. Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product. Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex Products using Siemens NX. Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired Product Requirements. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards). Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle. Technical Skills: Must Have Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment). Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment. Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques. Nice To Have An understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. Experience in the design, analysis and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment. Experience in Thermal Analysis techniques and tool sets (IcePak, Siemens NX). Experience of manufacturing and joining techniques, engineering material properties.

Principal Power Electronics Design Engineer Warwickshire, UK NOTE: This role is suited to a Principal Level engineer with extensive experience gained within electrified propulsion applications (e.g. Traction inverters, DC-DC converters or OBC) for land, aerospace or marine systems. £70-85k (flexible) + bonus + benefits Hybrid working: Leamington Spa. This role requires extensive experience of power electronics design aligned to e-mobility (electrified powertrain) applications. Engineers should be able to take products through the design lifecycle to validated prototype. Key elements: Power electronics design and development (electric powertrain systems / electrified propulsion applications (e.g. Traction inverters, DC-DC converters or OBC Technical leadership, customer facing and technical project delivery Working in a customer centric organisation you will be involved with taking power electronics designs from concept (blank page) to optimised prototypes, typically for e-mobility / electric vehicle applications but could also include clean energy applications. (e.g. inverter / motor controller, DCDC converter, OBC, etc) NOTE : e-mobility / electric vehicle applications could include automotive, aerospace, marine, defence and off-highway. More : Principal Power Electronics Design Engineer. The role could suit an engineer with at least 10 years of relevant industry experience or more Candidates should have: Strong communication skills (used to working directly with customers) Excellent track record in the design of power electronics (power inverters, AC/DC or DC/DC converters, or switch mode power supplies (SMPS for e-mobility applications or very similar Experience of designing digital and mixed signal control and interface circuit design would be great. Experience of PCB layout using tools such as Altium, etc, would be required. Experience of inverters / converters for vehicle electrification, motor control, or similar would be preferred. The company is involved with the design of electric drivetrain systems for e-mobility and clean energy applications (e.g. automotive electric vehicle etc). Candidates need experience of variable speed drives, DC-AC traction motors, PMSM control, DC-DC converters or OBC, etc. Required experience / skills: Principal Power Electronics Design Engineer Degree / master s degree in electrical, electronic engineering, etc) Strong communication skills (used to working directly with customers) Experience of leading projects and technically leading would be required. Extensive power electronics design ability (power inverters, AC/DC or DC/DC converters, or SMPS) for e-mobility applications (automotive / marine electric vehicles) or similar Experience of inverters / SMPS for vehicle electrification, motor control, or similar would be preferred (automotive, aerospace, marine, etc) Good practical engineering aptitude including the development of power electronics hardware in a lab, rig and vehicle environment for demanding applications. Able to work in a fast-paced, customer centric environment. Others : Beneficial: Power Electronics Design Engineer Development of systems in the simulation environment, HiL systems, etc Experience of designing digital and mixed signal control and interface circuit design would be great. Experience of PCB layout using tools such as Altium, etc, would be required. Experience of thermal management / cooling of power electronics systems would be great. Any experience of magnetic design would be useful (e.g. for electric motors) This principal power Electronics Design Engineer role is commutable from Birmingham. Redditch, Solihull, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Daventry, Rugby, Coventry and Lutterworth.

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer - PNED Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role Salary: £45,628 - £57,500 dependent on experience What you'll be doing: Collaborate closely with the build organisation, providing engineering support to ensure the final product aligns with original design intent Demonstrate a strong understanding of key requirements and critical dimensions related to major structural components Lead the assessment and implementation of design changes impacting primary structural elements, whether driven by emergent issues, continuous improvement, or process updates Support, or where appropriate, serve as the engineering representative within test and authorisation groups Develop specialised knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit and deliver ongoing engineering support throughout construction Represent the engineering function during the planning and execution of major construction milestones within the Reactor Compartment Unit's scope Investigate and present robust technical solutions to challenges encountered during the construction of the Naval Reactor Plant Provide well-reasoned technical recommendations to key stakeholders, including Rolls-Royce and the Ministry of Defence, to support or constructively challenge existing requirements Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree-level qualification in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical or Structural disciplines Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Familiarity with welding engineering principles and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques Strong technical report writing skills, with experience in producing clear justifications for design changes Desirable: Understanding of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis principles in engineering applications Awareness of nuclear radiation shielding requirements and best practices Prior experience working within a nuclear plant environment Knowledge of the nuclear industry, including familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance standards Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department team: As a Principal Mechanical Engineer - PNED, you will play a critical role in supporting the design, build, and test phases of the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes, ensuring alignments with the original design intent. This includes leading the resolution of complex technical issues encountered during construction and testing, with a focus on developing robust engineering solutions and maintaining the integrity of the supporting safety case. You will provide expert guidance to internal teams including Engineering Delivery, Test & Commissioning, Operations, and Project Management. Additionally, you will represent the business in collaboration with key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Rolls-Royce Power, ensuring effective coordination across the wider enterprise. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 23 rd October 2025 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.

Contract up until end of the year (initially) Up to £55.56 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Hybrid working (up to 4 days per week on site where required in either Basildon, Bristol or Southampton as preferred) Job Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Stress Analysis, communicating the results and advising on all aspects of Structural Engineering activities. The role will involve working with multi-discipline project teams and our Customers across the UK. What you ll do as a Principal Stress Engineer: Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations. Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per company requirements. Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product. Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex Products using Siemens NX. Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired Product Requirements. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards). Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle. Key Attributes: Essential: Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment). Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment. Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques. Desirable: An understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. Experience in the design, analysis and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment. Experience in Thermal Analysis techniques and tool sets (IcePak, Siemens NX). Experience of manufacturing and joining techniques, engineering material properties.

81283 - Linesperson This linesperson will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Bury St Edmunds office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of 39,283 and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date: .13/10/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits 22 days annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: The position will manage the delivery of network enhancement projects and restoration of electrical supplies on the UK Power Networks distribution system, carrying out repairs on the overhead lines Principal Accountabilities: Carry out all work in connection with the construction, maintenance and report of Overhead lines and any associate plant and equipment, connections, and earthing, including cable laying and necessary excavation, backfill and reinstatement Overhead line service lines, pilots and catenaries, service termination equipment and connections thereto Patrol overhead lines and reports defects and any work being performed in the vicinity of the line route. Carries out work on live 240/415v apparatus conductors or equipment, observing the appropriate safety rules. Carry out live line work on overhead lines up to and including 33kv. Installs and connects, or disconnects and removes, or re-sites whole current metering. Removes and replaces links and fuses on the 240/415v network. Use meters and instruments and record readings. Assist in resistance, thermal and height measurements on overhead lines. Carries out rigging, erects and inspects pre-formed scaffolds and pole and clip scaffolds. Carry out tree felling and tree trimming. Drive vehicles, cleans them and carries out roadworthiness checks. Operate communications/data transmission and display equipment. Operate mechanical aids and use portable equipment. Switches, isolates and earths when authorised to do so. Undertake Standby Duties. Required to undertake standby on a contractual basis Nature and Scope You will work with the team to achieve the targets set out in the Performance Dashboard. You will work under their own initiative and demonstrate the ability to perform risk assessments to create a safe working environment. Qualifications: LV & HV Authorised EPN network competency certificate City & Guilds 232 certificate To be able to work on own initiative Able to complete self-risk assessments Ability to work as part of a team To be prepared to train and learn new skills to be able to carry out the full range of duties. To have previous experience/knowledge in the field of overhead line construction and maintenance.

Principal Hardware Engineer Marine AUV Robotics Harwell Hybrid £65,000pa - £70,000pa plus share scheme & benefits: A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for a passionate Principal Hardware Engineer to join a stealth robotics company based in the Oxfordshire area. This amazing business and AUV submersible robot have massive potential across a range of different industry sectors. The Principal Hardware Engineer will lead in the design, integration, and testing of advanced hardware systems for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). In this role, you will be responsible for developing mission-critical electronics and system architectures that operate reliably in challenging marine environments. If you re passionate about robotics within the maritime industry and the autonomous vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, you honestly need to make contact with us, this Principal Hardware Engineer role is not to be missed. Candidates must be British Citizens or have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years, due to needing SC clearance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and development of hardware systems for underwater unmanned platforms, including power distribution, embedded electronics, sensor integration , and control systems. Design and oversee development of custom PCBs , enclosures, and interconnect systems that meet demanding environmental and operational requirements (pressure, corrosion, vibration). Evaluate and integrate marine sensors (e.g., sonar, cameras, DVLs, IMUs) and actuators into system designs, ensuring compatibility and performance under water. Develop and implement robust electrical and communication interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN, I2C, SPI) for high-reliability operation. Lead hardware system integration and testing, including pressure testing, EMI/EMC validation, and underwater operational trials. Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure cohesive design and successful system-level integration. Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation including schematics, BOMs, test plans, design justifications , and regulatory compliance records . Support field testing and deployments, including troubleshooting and field-based system diagnostics. Qualifications: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably in unmanned systems, robotics, or rugged embedded systems. Proficiency in PCB design and layout tools (e.g., Altium, KiCAD, OrCAD) and electrical simulation/analysis tools. Hands-on experience designing for harsh environments including pressure, saltwater exposure, and thermal constraints . Strong understanding of signal integrity, grounding, shielding , and EMI/EMC considerations . Familiarity with underwater communication systems (e.g., acoustic modems, fiber optics, RF through water). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead complex hardware development efforts from concept through deployment. Preferred Experience: Experience with low-power design , battery management systems, and subsea power architectures. Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards for marine or defense systems. Prior work on AUVs, ROVs , or similar subsea robotics platforms. If you re passionate about both robotics, in particular autonomous underwater or submersible vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, and you love software engineering within this space, please get in touch ASAP. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).