Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control &

BAE Systems; Millom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology is seeking a Principal Engineer in Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation). This role involves leading engineering activities, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of C&I equipment for advanced systems. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including a pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Enhanced leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Cycle2work

Discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of C&I systems design and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle and good practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for C&I equipment supporting AVC systems.
• Specify equipment, analyze specifications, and create parts and BOMs.
• Compile technical documentation for design and manufacturing.

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 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:

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

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Strong understanding of C&I systems design and relevant experience.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.
• Knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle and good practices.

Desirable:

• Awareness of Defence and Industry standards (e.g., IEC 61508/61511, ARP 4754, DO-178C/254).
• Chartered engineer or working towards this.

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 control systems for maneuverability. The role involves employing advanced technologies and supporting safety-critical system testing and integration. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and accommodate candidates with disabilities or health conditions. Many roles require security and export control clearances, including UK residency requirements.

Closing Date:

16th May 2025. We may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.