Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Swaffham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer. This role involves developing and managing complex engineering designs for the Royal Navy's submarine systems. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and ensure compliance with engineering standards while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

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.
• Experience with functional specifications and interface control documents.
• Degree or equivalent background in technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver the vehicle control solution.
• Ensure delivery of the engineering plan on schedule.

Skills

C&I design development

Management of non-functional requirements

Document authoring/reviewing

Education

Degree 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 flexible and hybrid 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. Coordinate 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. Work with the engineering manager to deliver the vehicle control system, reporting progress via agile tools.
5. Ensure delivery of the engineering plan on schedule.
6. Guide and instruct on engineering methods/processes for plan delivery.
7. Develop technical solutions with the Engineering Delivery Team, fostering team development and capabilities.
8. Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop solutions based on known designs.

Your skills and experiences:

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

Benefits:

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, 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 class submarine, integrating legacy and new control technologies, collaborating with internal teams, stakeholders, suppliers, and the Royal Navy. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

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

If you have any health conditions affecting assessment, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may influence your eligibility based on personal background factors.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with higher security vetting required for some roles, typically involving 5-10 years of UK residence for thorough checks.

Closing Date: 27th June 2025. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Submit your application early.