Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control &

BAE Systems; Kirkby-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Engineer in Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) to lead engineering activities for C&I equipment. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders and ensuring on-time delivery of systems. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Enhanced leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Cycle2work

Discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in C&I systems design.
• Knowledge of system engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for Controls and Instrumentation equipment.
• Collaborate with system owners and suppliers for manufacturing.
• Define tests and perform testing on systems.

Skills

C&I systems design

System engineering lifecycle

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or 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 required). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Lead engineering activities for the supply and delivery of Controls and Instrumentation equipment supporting the test and build of the AVC systems.
• Maintain detailed records of part maturity, delivery status, and schedules.
• Specify equipment, analyze requirements, and create Parts and BOMs.
• Understand customer needs, develop, validate, and manage requirements, applying your knowledge of 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 documentation supporting design, delivery, integration, validation, verification, testing, qualification, and manufacturing.
• Define tests and perform testing on systems and equipment.
• Integrate systems with electronic, mechanical, and software sub-systems, understanding their impact on the entire platform.
• Lead technical work packages, managing design and deliverables.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Good understanding of C&I systems design with demonstrable experience.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.
• Knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle and application of 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 incentive.

The I&ICE team:

Work within a subsystems engineering team designing, developing, integrating, and supporting control systems for submarines, employing advanced technologies in safety-critical control systems.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We support inclusive recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments for disabilities. Many roles are subject to security restrictions, and applicants must meet security clearance standards.

Closing Date: 16th May 2025

We may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply promptly if interested.