Principal Engineer – Project Engineering

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company based in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Principal Engineer to lead engineering support on projects, manage documentation, and guide suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant STEM field and experience in project lifecycle management. This role offers a hybrid working schedule and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in relevant STEM subject or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes in defence or maritime.
• Experience working within project lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead & provide embedded engineering support to projects.
• Manage suppliers for compliant technical solutions.
• Produce engineering documentation for requirements capture and design.

Skills

Degree in relevant STEM subject

Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes

Proven delivery in project lifecycle management

Experience leading a small team

Knowledge of engineering standards

Education

Degree level qualification in STEM

Job description

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Project Engineering

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Salary: Circa £54,500, depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Reporting to the Engineering Manager, Lead & provide dedicated embedded engineering support to projects to aid in their delivery, whilst maintaining assurance, governance & compliance to BAE Lifecycle Management Framework (LCM)
• Lead & Produce engineering documentation to support requirements capture, design & maturation, from creation, implementation through to validation
• Capture iterative design change in accordance with requirement scope ensuring revisions and configurations are controlled in accordance with company processes
• Deliver all documentation in a captured, configured and controlled manor in accordance with company Lifecycle Framework (LCM or RIBA)
• Lead and manage suppliers to aid in the delivery of compliant technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations
• Provide technical input to LCM deliverables against milestones & gated/staged Design Reviews
• Liaise with both internal and external customers as required ensuring that their requirements are adequately supported and that their needs are fully considered and incorporated where appropriate and agreed

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree level qualification in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science) or equivalent industry/armed forces experience
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes and best practices within the defence, maritime, or related industries
• Proven Delivery & Experience working within project lifecycle management, with a broad understanding of the entire process. (LCM,RIBA,NPI)
• Proven experience of leading a small team or senior / junior engineers
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations

Desirable:

• PRINCE2/APM qualification or similar
• Mentorship experience

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.

The Project Engineering Delivery Authority team:

You will be joining a newly established team with the opportunity to shape its direction as needed. This role offers a fresh challenge and greater exposure within the business, along with continuous opportunities for professional growth and qualification enhancement.

Why BAE Systems?

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 fulfil your potential.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.