Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology seeks a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer to design and manage complex control systems for next-generation submarines. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and offers competitive benefits, including relocation support and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Potential incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in designing large-scale C&I systems.
• Proficiency in authoring and reviewing design documents.
• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Designing large-scale C&I systems

Managing non-functional requirements

Proficiency in design documents

Understanding of control system architecture

Experience with IEC 61508

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Science

Job description

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Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer, Northampton

Client: BAE Systems

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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 consult your recruiter about options.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to oversee the delivery of the vehicle control solution and strategy.
• Support assurance activities in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Engineer.
• Work with the engineering manager to deliver the vehicle control system, reporting progress via agile tools.
• Ensure timely delivery of the engineering plan.
• Guide the engineering team on methods and processes.
• Develop technical solutions with the Engineering Delivery Team, fostering team development.
• Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop solutions from baseline designs.

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience in designing large-scale C&I systems, meeting functional and industry standards.
• Managing non-functional requirements like EMC and shock, ensuring compliance.
• Proficiency in authoring and reviewing design documents (I/O schedules, specifications, interface documents).
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Science.
• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 or similar functional safety standards.
• Background in manoeuvring systems across industries.

We offer competitive benefits including a pension scheme, share plans, health and wellbeing benefits, private health plans, and potential incentives.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

Contribute to the design of the Royal Navy’s next-generation attack submarines, working with legacy and new control systems, collaborating with various stakeholders. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Join a culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We are committed to inclusivity and supporting candidates with disabilities or health conditions. Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions, requiring security clearances and residency criteria.

Closing Date: 30th May 2025

Apply early as we may close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.