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Principal Mechanical Engineer

BAE SystemsUK

Salary
£45k – £45k
Posted
7 August 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

BAE Systems is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer in UK, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £45k – £45k. BAE Systems holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Portsmouth – Hybrid working pattern – minimum 3 days weekly on site We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on skills and experience bonus scheme 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 t…
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Visa sponsorship snapshot
  • Employer: BAE Systems — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £45k – £45k
  • How this salary compares: in line with the £46,903 median across 1,305 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: UK
  • Similar roles nearby: 111 other live engineering roles in UK browse them
  • Posted: 7 August 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.

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