Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control &

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology seeks a Principal Engineer specializing in Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) to lead engineering activities and ensure the delivery of critical systems. The role requires expertise in C&I systems design and offers hybrid working arrangements. Join a diverse team focused on innovative solutions for submarines and high-integrity safety-critical systems. Enjoy competitive benefits including a pension, flexible working, and more.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Enhanced leave

Share incentive plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Cycle2work

Discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Good understanding of C&I systems design with demonstrable experience.
• Knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle and ability to apply good practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for controls and instrumentation equipment.
• Collaborate with system owners, suppliers, and customers for on-time delivery.
• Define tests and perform testing on systems and equipment.

Skills

C&I systems design

System engineering lifecycle

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Maths

Degree in Science

Job description

Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

Job title: Principal C&I Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Manchester, Frimley (Hybrid - Travel to Barrow 3-4 times per month will be required). 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:

• Lead engineering activities for the supply and delivery of controls and instrumentation equipment to support the test and build of the AVC group of systems.
• Maintain detailed records, track part maturity, delivery status, and schedules.
• Specify equipment, analyze requirements, and create parts and BOMs.
• Understand customer needs and develop, validate, and manage requirements, applying your knowledge in C&I systems.
• Collaborate with system owners, suppliers, and customers to support manufacturing contracting and ensure on-time delivery of C&I equipment.
• Compile technical system documentation supporting design, delivery, integration, validation, verification, testing, qualification, and manufacturing.
• Define tests and perform testing on systems and equipment.
• Integrate systems containing electronic, mechanical, and software subsystems, understanding their impact on the entire platform and interfacing systems.
• Lead technical work packages, managing design and deliverable evidence.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Good understanding of C&I systems design with demonstrable experience.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant STEM field (Engineering, Physics, Maths, Science).
• Knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle and ability to apply good practices.

Desirable

• Awareness of Defence Standards and industry standards like IEC 61508/61511, ARP 4754, DO-178C/DO-254.
• Chartered engineer or working towards this qualification.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension, enhanced leave, share incentive plan, flexible working, employee assistance, Cycle2work, discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The I&ICE team:

Work within a subsystem engineering team designing, developing, integrating, and supporting control systems for submarines, including high-integrity safety-critical systems using novel technologies. Relocation support available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Join a culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We strive for inclusive recruitment processes and accommodate disabilities or health conditions during assessments. Note that many roles are subject to security and export restrictions, requiring security clearances and residency criteria.

Closing Date: 16th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.