Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

BAE Systems in the Isle of Wight area is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead system design initiatives across multiple projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system viability and translate requirements into precise specifications, while developing documentation and managing risks.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior engineers, rigorous testing, and ongoing system validation within a hybrid working environment with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of system design and integration.
• Familiarity with software and hardware lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Relevant degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design efforts across projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system viability.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into specifications.
• Develop and maintain system documentation.
• Conduct system testing and validation.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Identify and manage technical risks.

Skills

Systems engineering

System design

System integration

Software lifecycle

Hardware lifecycle

Problem solving

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience in systems engineering
• Strong knowledge of system design and integration
• Familiarity with software and hardware lifecycle
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Relevant degree in engineering or related field
• Experience in project management is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Lead system design efforts across projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system viability
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into specifications
• Develop and maintain system documentation
• Conduct system testing and validation
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers
• Identify and manage technical risks

Technologies:

• Hardware

More:

We are a forward-thinking company located in the Isle of Wight, Cowes, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Chelmsford, offering a hybrid working pattern. Our Principal Systems Engineer role is dynamic and at the forefront of technology advancements. We provide a competitive salary of up to £87,200 DOE, plus a bonus scheme. We value our employees and offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

last updated 36 week of 2026