Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer to develop functional designs for vehicle control solutions. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and oversight of engineering plans. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields and experience in large-scale systems design. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the company values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in developing C&I design for large-scale systems.
• Proficiency in authoring/reviewing design documents.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C&I design

Compliance with standards

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 the delivery of the vehicle control system, reporting progress through agile toolsets.
5. Deliver responses to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring timely completion.
6. Provide guidance and instruction on engineering methods/processes to deliver the engineering plan.
7. Work with the Engineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, fostering team development.
8. Engage with legacy stakeholders in developing technical solutions from a known baseline design.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Experience in developing C&I design for large-scale systems, ensuring compliance with functional, defence, and industrial standards.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements such as EMC, shock, etc., ensuring industrial compliance.
• Proficiency in authoring/reviewing design documents like 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).
• Experience with IEC 61508 – Functional Safety and related safety evidence.
• Background in Manoeuvring Systems across various industries.

Benefits: Alongside a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, 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 team: To support ongoing recruitment, BAE Systems Submarines will soon open a new office in Coventry.

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you can make a real difference within an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. If you have a condition that may affect assessment performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on factors like nationality, previous citizenship, or place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5-10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 5th June 2025. We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.