Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; East Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the defense sector as a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer, taking part in designing innovative solutions for the Royal Navy’s next submarine. You'll leverage your expertise in C&I systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing perks

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements like EMC.
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Maths or Science.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Support assurance activities in collaboration with the Chief Engineer.
• Deliver the engineering plan on schedule.

Skills

C&I designs for large-scale systems

Managing non-functional requirements

Design documentation authoring/reviewing

Education

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

Tools

Communication protocols (RS-485, PROFIBUS)

IEC 61508 – Functional Safety

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. Work with stakeholders to oversee the delivery of the vehicle control solution and strategy.
3. Support assurance activities in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Engineer.
4. Collaborate 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. Provide guidance on engineering methods and processes.
7. Work with the Engineering Delivery Team to develop technical solutions and mentor team members.
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 various standards.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements like EMC, shock, etc., ensuring industrial compliance.
• Experience authoring/reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules, design 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:

Includes pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits, health and wellbeing perks, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

Contribute to the design of the Royal Navy’s next attack submarine, working with legacy and new control technologies, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Relocation support 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 aim for inclusive recruitment processes.

If you have a health condition affecting assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions based on personal background factors.

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

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

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