Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control &

BAE Systems; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense company as a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer. You will develop solutions for vehicle control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a chance to impact submarine programs significantly.

Benefits

Pension

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Private health

Discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems.
• Authoring/reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee delivery of the vehicle control solution.
• Guide the engineering team on methods and processes.

Skills

C&I design development

Managing non-functional requirements

Design document authoring

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Maths

Degree in Science

Job description

Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

Job title: Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry (minimum 2/3 days on site per week). We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements—please speak to your recruiter about options.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee the delivery of the vehicle control solution and strategy.
• Support assurance activities alongside the Office of the Chief Engineer.
• Work with the engineering manager to deliver the vehicle control system, reporting progress via agile tools.
• Ensure timely delivery of the engineering plan.
• Guide the engineering team on methods and processes.
• Develop technical solutions with the Engineering Delivery Team and support team development.
• Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop solutions from baseline designs.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Knowledge of control system architectures and communication protocols.
• Experience with IEC 61508 or similar functional safety standards.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems across industries.

Benefits:

Includes pension, employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, private health, discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

BAE Systems Submarines is expanding, with a new Coventry office. We support our submarine programs with various roles, offering relocation support where eligible.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity and merit. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We accommodate disabilities and health conditions in our recruitment process. Many roles require security clearance, with some needing extensive UK residency.

Closing Date: 5th June 2025

We may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.