Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control &

BAE Systems; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop vehicle control solutions. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience designing large-scale C&I systems meeting various standards.
• Authoring or reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules and functional specifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Designing large-scale C&I systems

Managing non-functional requirements

Authoring design documents

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Maths, 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 in coordination with the Office of the Chief Engineer.
• Work with the engineering manager to deliver the vehicle control system, reporting progress via agile tools.
• Ensure the engineering delivery plan is met and on schedule.
• Provide guidance on engineering methods and processes.
• Develop technical solutions with the Engineering Delivery Team, mentoring team members.
• Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop solutions from baseline designs.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Understanding control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 - Functional Safety and safety evidence documentation.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems across industries.

Benefits:

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentive.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

BAE Systems Submarines is expanding, with a new Coventry office. We support submarine programs critical to national security, offering relocation support where eligible.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive culture valuing diversity, integrity, and merit. We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities and offer accommodations for disabilities. Roles are subject to security and export restrictions, requiring security clearances and residency criteria.

Closing Date: 5th June 2025

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