Principal Engineer – Engineering Management

JR United Kingdom; Winsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join their sub-systems engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and support control systems for submarines, contributing to critical engineering activities. You'll engage in agile methodologies, manage engineering schedules, and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values diversity and integrity, and make a real impact in a culture that promotes personal and professional growth. This position not only offers competitive benefits but also the chance to work on innovative projects that shape the future of engineering.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in relevant STEM subject required.
• Experience in engineering systems design and testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert system and design knowledge for engineering tasks.
• Facilitate and manage scrums/sprints for project delivery.

Skills

C&I/Electrical systems design

Agile methodologies

Engineering systems design and testing

Project management

Performance metrics tracking

Education

Degree in Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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Client:

BAE Systems

Location:

Over, 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.
• Opportunities to line manage, coach, and mentor other engineers.

Your skills and experiences:

• 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 agile methodologies 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, 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 and 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 skills across disciplines, offering opportunities for personal and team development.

Why BAE Systems?

This role offers the chance to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, 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 that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, residency, and security clearance requirements.

Closing Date: 6th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.