Principal Engineer – Engineering Management

JR United Kingdom; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Systems Engineer to join their dynamic sub-systems engineering team. This role offers the chance to work on high-integrity control systems for submarines, contributing to innovative engineering solutions that make a real impact. You will leverage your expertise in C&I/Electrical systems design and agile methodologies while mentoring junior engineers. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, this opportunity not only enhances your professional growth but also allows you to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive workplace. If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in C&I/Electrical systems design with a strong engineering background.
• Degree level qualification in a relevant STEM subject.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition of engineering task backlogs and manage scrums.
• Track progress and produce performance metrics for engineering activities.

Skills

C&I/Electrical systems design

Agile methodology

Engineering systems design

Jira

Confluence

STEM qualifications

Defence Standards awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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Client:

BAE Systems

Location:

Grange, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Barrow

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

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 prioritize work packages aligning to the schedules.
• 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.
• Opportunity to line manage, coach, and mentor other engineers.

Your skills and experiences:

• Good understanding of C&I/Electrical systems design and demonstrable career experience with these systems.
• 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.
• Awareness of Defence Standards and Industry standards.
• Be a chartered engineer or working towards this level.

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 work within the AVC team on high-integrity control systems for submarine platform maneuverability. The role involves defining detailed IV&V and C&I engineering activities and 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 to make a real difference. We value diversity, reward integrity and merit, and empower you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality and residency history. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5-10 years of continuous UK residency.

Closing Date: 6th May 2025

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