Principal Engineer - Engineering Management

ZipRecruiter; Askam-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Engineer in Engineering Management to provide expert knowledge for engineering tasks, manage scrums, and support project planning. The role offers opportunities for personal development and requires a degree in a relevant STEM subject. The position includes flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering systems design and testing.
• Good understanding of C&I/Electrical systems design.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert system and design knowledge for engineering tasks.
• Facilitate and manage scrums/sprints.
• Track daily progress and produce performance metrics.

Skills

C&I/Electrical systems design

Agile methodology

Education

Degree-level qualification in relevant STEM subject

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Principal Engineer – Engineering Management

Location: Barrow

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide expert system and design knowledge to support the definition of detailed engineering task and activity backlogs.
• Facilitate, manage, and run scrums/sprints.
• Apply your knowledge of agile working for efficient management and delivery support to the engineering schedule of work.
• Identify, define, and prioritise work packages aligning to the schedules.
• Support short, medium, and long-term programme planning via backlog development.
• Ensure a sound theoretical and practical approach to engineering activities is upheld.
• Track daily progress, report, and produce performance metrics.
• Contribute to project/initiative strategy and methodology.
• There will be opportunities to line manage, coach, and mentor other engineers.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Good understanding of C&I/Electrical systems design with demonstrable career experience.
• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering, Physics, Maths, Science).
• Experience in engineering systems design and testing.
• Knowledge of working in an agile methodology and tools such as Jira/Confluence.

Desirable:

• Awareness of Defence Standards and Industry standards.
• Project management experience.
• Be a chartered engineer or working towards this level.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Sub Systems Engineering Team:

You will work in a sub-systems engineering team, designing, developing, integrating, managing, and supporting control systems for in-service/future submarines. You will help define detailed IV&V and C&I engineering activities, reporting directly to the engineering manager.

As we move towards a model-based approach to engineering, our Systems Engineers will develop a wide range of skills across disciplines, offering opportunities for personal and team development.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We value, reward integrity, and merit, and empower you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals. Please discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on your nationality, previous roles, or place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 21st May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early if interested.

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