Principal Systems Engineer - Assurance & Governance

ZipRecruiter; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead governance and assurance activities in a complex software environment. This role offers the chance to drive transparency and standardization while managing compliance risks and supporting the engineering lifecycle. You will engage with cutting-edge engineering design and play a crucial role in high-profile projects such as the Dreadnaught Programme. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering an inclusive culture where your contributions will make a real difference and help shape the future of innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM subject and proven governance experience in engineering.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and compliance risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance risks related to Engineering and Quality standards.
• Support audit schedules and inspections for program visibility.

Skills

Engineering and Quality Governance Management

Compliance Risk Management

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Knowledge of ISO 45001

STEM Education

Education

Degree in a STEM related subject

Tools

Engineering Management Plans

Business Management Systems

Operational Frameworks

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Principal Engineer- Systems (Assurance and Governance)

Location: Barrow in Furness- On Site

Salary: £45,628-£57,500 Dependent on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Identifying and managing emerging or existing compliance risks related to Engineering and Quality standards, while supporting the development of new facilities and capabilities
• Assisting in the creation and management of a risk-based audit schedule, as well as supporting inspections and recertification processes to ensure clear visibility of outcomes across the program
• Supporting the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the T&FC Operational Framework and Code of Practice
• Continuously reviewing T&FC’s governance structures and arrangements to ensure they promote appropriate levels of responsibility, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Educated to degree level in a STEM related subject
• Proven experience of managing engineering and quality governance activities within a complex software environment
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001
• Exposure to Engineering Management Plans/Business Management systems/Operational Frameworks

Desirable:

• Diverse Experience in heavy highly regulated industry

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Systems Governance and Assurance team:

This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership and drive transparency, standardisation, and consistency, fostering a cultural transformation within the Submarines network and systems. You will play a crucial role in delivering strategic objectives. Here you’ll embrace leadership responsibilities, assisting in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate process performance and efficiency.

This is an exceptional chance to gain firsthand insight into complex operational systems and engage with cutting-edge engineering design.

You’ll join a dynamic team responsible for managing governance and assurance activities on behalf of the Test & Facilities Capability (T&FC). You will play a key role in developing and maintaining processes that support the entire engineering lifecycle.

Currently, the team is working on the high-profile Dreadnaught Programme, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical project.

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, 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, minorities, people with disabilities and + individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a 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 security clearances 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 6th January 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.