Principal Engineer – Combat Systems

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the integration of Combat Systems within naval projects. This role offers the chance to provide technical guidance, collaborate with diverse teams, and innovate solutions that enhance project success. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, this organization values the contributions of all individuals and encourages applicants from various backgrounds. Join a team where your skills will not only be recognized but also further developed, making a real difference in the defense sector.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Significant experience in physical and functional integration within naval environments.
• Understanding of system engineering design lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance across Combat Systems teams.
• Maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Innovate solutions to minimize project risks.

Skills

Physical integration of complex projects

Functional integration of combat systems

System engineering design lifecycle

Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge

Job description

Job title: Principal Engineer – Combat Systems

Location: Scotstoun

Salary: Up to £52,300 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide dedicated technical guidance and support across the Combat Systems teams
• Maintain effective partnerships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including customers and other internal technical teams
• Contribute to a team-based working environment, deputising for Engineering Manager when required
• Identify and prioritise tasks towards an agreed overall objective
• Innovate when defining solutions to minimise project risk and maximise the likelihood of successful implementation

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Understanding and experience with the physical integration of a complex project
• Significant experience of physical and functional integration of a combat system within a naval environment
• Understanding of system engineering design lifecycle within a naval environment

Desirable:

• Has acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within a Combat Systems Complex Integration Project
• Has worked in a fast-paced environment using SME knowledge to solve challenges to keep the project on track

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The River Class Destroyer Combat Systems team:

This team is responsible for physically integrating the Combat Systems into the design. As a Principal Engineer, you will have the skills and experience to support the combat systems team through the Zonal Review process. This requires collaboration across the combat systems team, managing technical issues, and providing technical support. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and knowledge but also further develop them.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example, dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.