Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop functional designs for vehicle control solutions. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring engineering delivery plans are executed on schedule. Candidates should have experience in designing large-scale C&I systems and a relevant degree. The position offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, competitive benefits, and relocation support for eligible roles.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits

Private health

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience designing large-scale C&I systems meeting functional and industry standards.
• Proficiency in authoring/reviewing design documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to oversee delivery of the vehicle control solution.
• Guide the team 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, or Science

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry (minimum 2/3 days on-site per week). We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements – please discuss options with your recruiter.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
2. Coordinate with stakeholders to oversee the delivery of the vehicle control solution and strategy.
3. Support assurance activities in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Engineer.
4. Work with the engineering manager to deliver the vehicle control system, reporting progress via agile tools.
5. Ensure the engineering delivery plan is executed on schedule.
6. Guide the team on engineering methods and processes to meet project goals.
7. Develop technical solutions with the Engineering Delivery Team, fostering team development.
8. Engage with legacy stakeholders to develop solutions from baseline designs.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience designing large-scale C&I systems meeting functional and industry standards.
• Knowledge of managing non-functional requirements like EMC and shock compliance.
• Proficiency in authoring/reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules and interface control documents.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.

Desirable:

• Understanding control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 or similar functional safety standards.
• Experience with maneuvering systems across industries.

Benefits:

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, green car schemes, private health, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

BAE Systems Submarines is expanding, with a new Coventry office opening soon. We offer relocation support for eligible roles to support our submarine programs.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a difference in an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. If you have a health condition or disability affecting assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

Closing Date: 5th June 2025

Early application is encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.