Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

JR United Kingdom; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal C&I Engineer, where you'll lead engineering activities for advanced control systems in submarines. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to safety-critical projects. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring the seamless integration of systems while managing design deliverables. With flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this is your chance to shine.

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 with relevant experience.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for supply and delivery of Controls and Instrumentation equipment.
• Collaborate with system owners, suppliers, and customers to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

C&I systems design

Engineering principles

System engineering lifecycle

Standards awareness (IEC 61508/61511)

Chartered engineer (or working towards it)

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science

Job description

Job Title: Principal C&I Engineer

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness, Manchester, Frimley (Hybrid – Travel to Barrow 3-4 times per month). We offer flexible working arrangements; please discuss options with your recruiter.

What You’ll Be Doing:

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

Your Skills and Experience:

1. Strong understanding of C&I systems design with relevant experience.
2. Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.
3. Knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle and good practices.
4. Awareness of standards like IEC 61508/61511, ARP 4754, DO-178C/DO-254.
5. Chartered engineer or working towards it.

Benefits:

Competitive pension, enhanced leave, Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance, Cycle2work, discounts, and potential annual incentives.

About the Team:

You will work within the Active Vehicle Control (AVC) team on high-integrity control systems for submarines, involving advanced technologies and safety-critical systems. Relocation support is available.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive, diverse culture that values integrity and merit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. If you have a disability or health condition, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Security and Eligibility:

Roles are subject to security and export restrictions. Applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard and possibly higher security vetting requirements.

Closing Date:

16th May 2025. Apply early as the role may close sooner if sufficient applications are received.