Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance)

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer in Systems Engineering to join their Centralised C&I Governance Team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the next generation of Nuclear Attack Submarine systems. You will be responsible for generating and assuring the consistency of requirements across major systems, while also supporting the development of functional designs. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, this forward-thinking company values integrity and empowers its employees to reach their potential. If you're ready to craft innovative processes and lead a team towards success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

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

C&I design

Requirements management

Engineering methods/process

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance) (00125765)

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

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid – 2 days on site per fortnight) - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

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:

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. Experience in full lifecycle requirements management

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 newly 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: 1st 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.