Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance)

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Principal Engineer in Systems Engineering, where you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of advanced technology for nuclear submarines. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge C&I systems, ensuring compliance and delivering engineering excellence. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, manage stakeholder relationships, and guide the development of technical solutions. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this role promises a fulfilling career in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and empowers you to make a real impact.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Green car scheme

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline is essential.
• Experience in regulated industries like Defence or Oil and Gas is required.

Responsibilities

• Generate and assure consistency within the requirement set for major C&I systems.
• Support the development of functional design for systems within scope.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

C&I design knowledge

Experience in regulated industry

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid - 2 days on site per fortnight)

Salary: From £50,000+ depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Generate and assure consistency within the requirement set for 12 major C&I systems including Distributed Control Systems, Control Console and Vehicle Control Systems
2. Support the wider C&I design for several C&I sub-systems for Secondary Propulsion, Platform Mechanical and Platform Electrical
3. Manage various requirements stakeholders to provide consistency across the Centralised C&I team
4. Support the development of a functional design for the systems within scope for Centralised C&I
5. Assess the design against compliance to its requirements, ensuring that the design risk is mitigated as far as reasonably practicable
6. Provide guidance and instruction on the engineering methods/process to deliver the engineering delivery plan
7. Develop guidance and instruction on the engineering methods/process to ensure consistent technical goodness
8. Work with the Engineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, developing the team members and nurturing their development

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

1. Degree qualified in Engineering discipline
2. Experience within regulated industry such as Defence, Oil and Gas, or Nuclear
3. Professional knowledge and experience in C&I design across the whole lifecycle
4. Stakeholder management & communication skills

Desirable

1. Experience in full lifecycle requirements management
2. Supplier Requirements management 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, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The SSNA CCI Governance Team:

As a Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering you will be working as part of the Centralised C&I Governance Team, responsible for developing the process, procedure and providing assurance for the next generation of Nuclear Attack Submarine. You will be working as part of a new founded governance team whereby you will have the opportunity to craft future ways of working, which could lay the foundations for the success of the SSNA C&I programme.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Closing Date: 1 st May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.