Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

BAE Systems; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop and oversee vehicle control solutions for next-generation submarines. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and guiding the engineering team. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or a related field and experience in large-scale systems design.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems.
• Knowledge of EMC and shock compliance management.
• Experience in authoring design documents like I/O schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee delivery of the vehicle control solution.
• Support assurance activities in partnership with the Office of the Chief Engineer.

Skills

C&I design development

Managing non-functional requirements

Design document authoring/reviewing

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science

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 for this role.

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 in partnership with the Office of the Chief Engineer.
4. Work with the engineering manager to deliver the vehicle control system, reporting progress via agile tools.
5. Ensure timely delivery of the engineering plan.
6. Guide and instruct on engineering methods/processes to meet delivery plans.
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, defence, and industrial standards.
• Knowledge of managing non-functional requirements like EMC and shock compliance.
• Experience in authoring/reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules, specifications, and interface control documents.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.

Desirable:

• Understanding control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 - Functional Safety and supporting safety claims.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems across industries.

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-generation attack submarines, integrating legacy tech with new control concepts, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We support applicants with disabilities or health conditions with reasonable adjustments. Many roles require security and export control clearances, including the Baseline Personnel Security Standard and possibly higher security vetting.

Closing Date: 30th May 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may close early if enough applications are received.