Principal/Senior Engineer Systems Process, Governance & Maturity

BAE Systems; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal / Senior Engineer to provide expertise in systems process, governance, and maturity. You will develop engineering processes and support the documentation efforts within the team. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and extensive experience in governance and assurance practices. Competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits are offered, including relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Process, Governance, and Assurance practices, preferably within the defence sector.
• Familiarity with the engineering lifecycle and direct experience in one or more phases in a Systems Engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist knowledge in the development of engineering Processes.
• Conduct independent Assurance activities to ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive.
• Support documentation of domain knowledge of Process, Governance, and Assurance.

Skills

Experience in Process management

Governance expertise

Knowledge of Assurance practices

Engineering lifecycle understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field

Job description

Job Title:

Principal / Senior Engineer (Systems Process, Governance & Maturity)

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:

Up to £60,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in the development of engineering Processes. Identify the need for, develop, communicate, and maintain processes supporting the entire engineering lifecycle
• Understanding and articulating the impact of their processes on other areas of the functional and wider business. Along with understanding and articulating the role of Governance within and beyond Engineering
• Conducting independent Assurance activities to ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the correct tools and documentation and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority
• Supporting the development of Platform Design maturity ad delivery through the design and build stages of the lifecycle
• Supporting the documentation of domain knowledge of Process, Governance and Assurance and be able to pass on information and experience in order to help grow the knowledge base within appropriate business teams
• Providing technical guidance to other engineers and support the engineering management team in planning and controlling specialist activities that relate to Process, Governance & Maturity

Your skills and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM-related field
• Extensive experience in Process, Governance, and Assurance practices, preferably within the defence sector
• Familiarity with the engineering lifecycle, including direct experience in one or more phases in a Systems Engineering role, as well as an understanding of the broader engineering process
• A good technical understanding of how your work in the Process, Governance and Assurance role contributes to the overall product, platform, or programme

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 Whole Boat (Product Architecture and Integration) team:

You will be responsible for reviewing documentation, writing test procedures and following test procedures for the Platform management system on Dreadnought.

The team you will be joining plays a critical role in testing software and hardware of vital management systems, writing test procedures and delivering measures to significant stages of the submarine build.

You will have an opportunity to work on complex engineering and testing projects, joining a team that will likely be growing rapidly, allowing for development opportunities.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:

12th December 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.