Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

OneJobCareer; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, is seeking a Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) to lead technical delivery, design, and oversight of C&I systems on complex projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and performance across the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, review designs and documentation, and mentor junior engineers, while supporting a range of

Qualifications

• Senior-level engineering expertise in Electrical and Control & Instrumentation.
• Proven capability to provide technical leadership and guidance.
• Experience developing and approving engineering designs and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on Electrical and Control & Instrumentation engineering matters.
• Develop, review and approve engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure all C&I systems comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and project requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Control & Instrumentation

Technical leadership

Technical documentation

Job description

# Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)**BAE Systems**· Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria · View on mapSALARY£63,044 - £63,044 / yearPOSTEDNov 3, 2026## About this jobATSCHECK.PRO### Is Your Resume ATS-Ready?Find resume issues and missing keywordswith AI-powered analysis.✓ Resume analysis ✓ ATS compatibility insightsCHECK YOUR RESUME NOW →Make your resume work harder for your career.Get Career AdviceJoin BAE Systems in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, as a Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) and become part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you will bring your unique skills and expertise to complex, high-impact engineering projects.In this senior engineering role, you will play a crucial part in the technical delivery, design, and oversight of Control and Instrumentation (C&I) systems. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that electrical and instrumentation solutions meet rigorous safety, quality, and performance standards throughout the project lifecycle.Key responsibilities typically associated with this role include:* Providing technical leadership and guidance on Electrical and Control & Instrumentation engineering matters.* Developing, reviewing, and approving engineering designs, specifications, and technical documentation.Discover moreJOBjobsCAREER* Ensuring all C&I systems comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and project requirements.* Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams to resolve technical challenges.* Mentoring junior engineers and supporting technical capability development within the team.Location and working arrangements:* Primary location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.* On-site requirement: Minimum of 2 days on site per fortnight.* Flexible working: We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options available for this particular role.We are looking for dedicated professionals with a strong background in electrical engineering and control and instrumentation systems within a comparable engineering or defense environment. Bring your expertise to BAE Systems and help us deliver excellence on a global scale.* **Company:** BAE Systems* **Location:** Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria* **Salary:** £63,044 – £63,044 / yearDiscover moreGet Career AdvicecareerCareer* **Job Category:** Engineering Jobs* **Job Tags:** Barrow-In-Furness### ApplyHiring process handled by the employer