Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop functional designs for vehicle control solutions. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with industrial standards. This position offers a hybrid working model and includes a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements like EMC and shock.
• Experience in authoring/reviewing design documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Work with stakeholders to provide oversight in delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering manager on vehicle control system.

Skills

C&I design

Compliance

Design documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Maths

Degree in Science

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry (2/3 days minimum on site per week). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
2. Work with a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution and the supporting vehicle control strategy.
3. Work closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer to support assurance activities.
4. Collaborate with the engineering manager in delivering the vehicle control system and report progress through agile tools.
5. Ensure the delivery of the engineering plan according to schedule.
6. Guide and instruct on engineering methods/processes to deliver the plan.
7. Work with the Engineering Delivery Team to develop technical solutions and support team members’ development.
8. Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop technical solutions from a known baseline design.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems, ensuring compliance with functional, defence, and industrial standards.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements like EMC and shock, ensuring industrial compliance.
• Experience in authoring/reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules, functional design specifications, interface control documents, etc.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.

Desirable:

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

Benefits:

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle perks, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

BAE Systems Submarines is expanding, with a new Coventry office opening soon. We are recruiting for various roles to support our submarine programs. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a difference in an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We welcome diverse candidates, including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We support inclusive recruitment and reasonable adjustments for candidates with health conditions.

Many roles require security and export control clearances, including a minimum of Baseline Personnel Security Standard and possibly higher levels depending on the role and residency history.

Closing Date: 5th June 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly.

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