Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop innovative control solutions for the Royal Navy’s submarines. You will oversee project delivery, support compliance with industrial standards, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. This role offers hybrid working options and competitive benefits, including pension and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Lifestyle benefits including green car schemes

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Proficiency in design document authoring and review.
• Experience with large-scale systems meeting compliance standards.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and manage delivery.
• Support assurance activities and deliver engineering plans.

Skills

C&I designs development

Compliance with industrial standards

Design documentation proficiency

Control system architecture understanding

IEC 61508 Functional Safety knowledge

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 delivery of the engineering plan on schedule.
6. Guide and instruct on engineering methods/processes.
7. Develop technical solutions with the Engineering Delivery Team, fostering team development.
8. Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop solutions from baseline designs.

Skills and experiences:

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

Benefits: Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including green car schemes, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Platform Complex Systems team: You will help define and shape the design of the Royal Navy’s next attack class submarine, integrating legacy and new control technologies, collaborating with various stakeholders. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems? Join an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome diverse backgrounds and strive for inclusive recruitment processes.

If you have a health condition affecting assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Roles are subject to security and export restrictions, affecting eligibility based on personal background and security vetting requirements. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, often involving 5-10 years of continuous UK residence.

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

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