principal engineer electrical engineering

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer, where you'll be responsible for developing functional designs and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance in large-scale systems. This role offers hybrid work options and exceptional benefits including a competitive pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale C&I designs.
• Proficient with industrial compliance standards.
• Capable of developing technical solutions in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Provide oversight in delivery and guarantee industry compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for delivery and assurance.

Skills

Experience developing C&I designs

Management of non-functional requirements

Authoring/reviewing design documents

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Maths or Science

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry (2/3 days minimum on site per week). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

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 a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution, and the supporting vehicle control strategy.
3. Work closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer to support assurance activities.
4. Collaborate with the engineering manager in the delivery of the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets.
5. Deliver responses to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring timely completion.
6. Provide guidance and instruction on engineering methods/processes to deliver the engineering plan.
7. Work with the Engineering Delivery Team, with varying levels of SQEP, to develop technical solutions and nurture team development.
8. Engage with legacy stakeholders in developing technical solutions from a known baseline design.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems meeting functional, defence, and industrial standards.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements such as EMC, shock, etc., ensuring industrial compliance.
• Experience in authoring/reviewing design documents like I/O schedules, functional design specifications, interface control documents.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.

Desirable

• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• History with IEC 61508 – Functional Safety and related safety evidence.
• Experience with Manoeuvring Systems across various industries.

Benefits:

Alongside a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

To support ongoing recruitment, BAE Systems Submarines is opening a new office in Coventry. We are experiencing significant growth and are recruiting across various roles and specialisms, with relocation support available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference, within an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer adjustments for those with health conditions or disabilities.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, previous roles, or place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, typically involving 5-10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 15th July 2025. We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.