Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

OneJobCareer; Grange-Over-Sands, Flookburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

BAE Systems in Flookburgh, Grange-Over-Sands is seeking a Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) to lead complex C&I projects. You will oversee design, development, and validation of electrical/C&I architectures, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to meet milestones and safety standards.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Salary is £49,665 per year, commensurate with experience, and reflects senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership and engineering expertise in Control and Instrumentation (C&I) for complex projects.
• Designing, developing, and validating electrical and C&I architectures, systems, and components in accordance with relevant safety and quality standards.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers to ensure project milestones and technical requirements are successfully met.
• Providing guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight to junior engineers and team members.
• Ensuring all engineering documentation, safety cases, and compliance reports are thoroughly prepared and maintained.

Job description

# Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)**BAE Systems**· Flookburgh, Grange-Over-Sands · View on mapSALARY£49,665 - £49,665 / yearPOSTEDOct 12, 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.Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you will bring your expertise to critical projects, contributing to cutting-edge engineering solutions in a supportive and collaborative environment.We are currently seeking a Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will apply your advanced technical knowledge to oversee, guide, and deliver complex engineering tasks associated with control and instrumentation systems.Key responsibilities and duties for this position typically include:* Providing technical leadership and engineering expertise in Control and Instrumentation (C&I) for complex projects.* Designing, developing, and validating electrical and C&I architectures, systems, and components in accordance with relevant safety and quality standards.* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers to ensure project milestones and technical requirements are successfully met.* Providing guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight to junior engineers and team members.* Ensuring all engineering documentation, safety cases, and compliance reports are thoroughly prepared and maintained.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options available for this particular role. We value work-life balance and strive to accommodate flexible schedules where operational requirements allow.Salary: £49,665 per year (commensurate with skills and experience).If you are an experienced engineering professional looking to take on a leadership challenge within a world-leading defence, aerospace, and security company, we invite you to apply today.* **Company:** BAE Systems* **Location:** Flookburgh, Grange-Over-Sands* **Salary:** £49,665 – £49,665 / year* **Job Category:** Engineering Jobs* **Job Tags:** Flookburgh