Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

TieTalent; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Principal Engineer in Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation). This role involves supporting nuclear C&I design and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in safety-critical environments and a degree in a relevant STEM field. The position offers flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety-critical environments.
• Designed large-scale C&I systems.
• Holds a degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Science.
• Authored and reviewed design documentation including I/O schedules, functional design specifications, and interface control documents.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant STEM field (Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Science).
• Desirable: knowledge of RS-485/PROFIBUS; IEC 61508 functional safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the nuclear C&I design.
• Collaborate with the engineering manager.
• Provide guidance on engineering methods.
• Collaborate with the engineering manager on the Primary Propulsion C&I system delivery.
• Ensure delivery of the engineering delivery plan on schedule.
• Guide engineering methods and processes to deliver the plan.
• Develop technical solutions with teams of varying SQEP levels.
• Engage legacy stakeholders to develop a solution from a baseline design.

Skills

Background in the nuclear sector

Hands-on experience in safety-critical environments

Designing large-scale C&I systems

Managing non-functional requirements such as EMC

Authored and reviewed key design documentation

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant STEM field

Tools

Control system architecture understanding

Knowledge of communication protocols (i.e. RS-485, PROFIBUS)

Job description

Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

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Job Title: Principal C&I Engineer – Nuclear

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (2 days minimum on site per fortnight). 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

• Support the development of the nuclear C&I design for SSNA
• Develop the technical and programmatic interfaces between BAES and third parties
• Work with a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution, and the supporting vehicle control strategy
• Collaborate with the engineering manager in the delivery of the Primary Propulsion C&I system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets
• Deliver the response to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring that the plan is delivered to schedule
• Provide guidance and instruction on the engineering methods/process to deliver the engineering delivery plan
• Work with the Engineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, developing the team members and nurturing their development
• Engage with legacy stakeholders in the development of a technical solution from a known baseline design

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Background in the nuclear sector, with hands-on experience in safety-critical environments
• Designed large-scale C&I systems, ensuring compliance with functional, defence, and industrial standards
• Managed non-functional requirements such as EMC and shock, meeting stringent industrial compliance criteria
• Authored and reviewed key design documentation, including I/O schedules, functional design specifications, functional chronicles, and interface control documents
• Holds a degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM field such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Science

Desirable

• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (i.e. RS-485, PROFIBUS)
• History in IEC 61508 – Functional Safety (or similar) and production of supporting evidence to substantiate safety claims

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Complex Systems – C&I Embed team

You will be working with a multitude of stakeholders to develop the design of the C&I for the Royal Navy’s next generation attack class submarine. The Platform Complex Systems team consists of engineers, designers and supporting functions with a range of experiences from graduates through to principal engineers. The team is responsible for the delivery of 28+ C&I and Internal Communication Systems and for the technical coordination and delivery of over 80+ C&I systems. Relocation support packages are available across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why join

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard at minimum; higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required depending on the role.

Closing Date

7th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Additional information: Seniority level – Mid-Senior level; Employment type – Full-time; Job function – Engineering and Information Technology; Industries – Technology, Information and Internet

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