Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer for a role that involves developing the Vehicle Control solution for the Royal Navy's submarine projects. You'll be responsible for ensuring delivery on schedule and must possess a degree in a relevant field along with substantial experience in C&I designs. This position offers flexibility with potential relocation support and is set within an inclusive work culture that values integrity and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems.
• Experience in managing non-functional requirements ensuring compliance.
• Desirable: Knowledge of communication protocols (RS-485, PROFIBUS).

Responsibilities

• Develop functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee delivery.
• Support assurance activities with engineering.

Skills

C&I designs

Managing non-functional requirements

Authoring design documents

Control system architecture

Communication protocols

IEC 61508 – Functional Safety

Education

Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton or Manchester (minimum 2 days on site per fortnight). We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about options.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee the delivery of the vehicle control solution and strategy.
3. Support assurance activities with the Office of the Chief Engineer.
4. Work with the engineering manager to deliver the vehicle control system, reporting progress through agile tools.
5. Ensure the engineering delivery plan is met and delivered on schedule.
6. Provide guidance on engineering methods/processes to the delivery team.
7. Develop technical solutions with the Engineering Delivery Team, fostering team development.
8. Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop solutions from baseline designs.

Your skills and experiences:

• Essential: Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems, meeting functional and industry standards.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements (e.g., EMC, shock) ensuring industrial compliance.
• Experience in authoring/reviewing design documents like I/O schedules, functional specifications, interface control documents.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.
• Desirable: Knowledge of control system architecture, communication protocols (RS-485, PROFIBUS), IEC 61508 – Functional Safety, and Manoeuvring Systems.

Benefits:

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

Contribute to defining and designing the Royal Navy’s next attack submarine class, working with legacy and new control systems, collaborating with various stakeholders and suppliers. Relocation support available based on eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We welcome diverse backgrounds and aim for inclusive recruitment.

If you have a health condition affecting assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Roles may be subject to security and export restrictions based on nationality and background.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5-10 years of continuous UK residence.

Closing Date: 27th June 2025. We may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early!

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