Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the transformation of engineering processes. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialist knowledge and expertise in systems engineering, ensuring the development and governance of engineering activities. You'll be part of a dynamic team committed to modernizing approaches and implementing best practices. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking organization that empowers you to fulfill your potential while contributing to innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in Systems Engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in developing engineering processes and governance.
• Ensure design evidence is comprehensive and properly documented.

Skills

Systems Engineering Principles

V-model Understanding

Process Development

Governance Activities

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley 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: Negotiable depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Provide 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. Understand and articulate the impact of their processes on other areas of the functional and wider business.
• Provide specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in the development of tasks, plans, and strategies supporting the governance of engineering activities. Understand and articulate the role of governance within and beyond Engineering.
• Undertake governance activities from planning through delivery and issue/recommendation implementation.
• Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the correct tools and documentation and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority.
• Develop MBSE practices, techniques, and architecture frameworks.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in Systems Engineering principles.
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model.
• Experience in defining and establishing Systems Engineering processes.

Desirable:

• Chartered or actively working towards Chartership.
• Experience working within change programmes.

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 team:

Our team is at the forefront of transforming systems engineering within the business and key programmes. We are committed to modernizing our approach by implementing industry best practices and innovative techniques. Focused on evolving engineering processes, we aim to revolutionize the way we work, ensuring alignment with cutting-edge methodologies to drive efficiency and excellence across our programmes. 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, 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. We also 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.

Closing Date: 8th April 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.