Principal Systems Engineer (Integration and Validation)

BAE Systems.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer for Systems Engineering focusing on integration and validation of submarine combat systems. The role involves leading trials, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge in Systems Engineering - IVV process.
• Experience in the defence or maritime industry.
• Strong understanding of Product Safety and SHE.

Responsibilities

• Lead design proving and integration trials for submarine combat systems.
• Plan and organize trials, ensuring compliance with SHE policies.
• Mentor and support team members in Integration.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Integration and Validation

Project Management

Job description

Job title: Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Integration and Validation)

Location: Devonport, Weymouth, BroadOak. 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 £61,500 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Undertaking design proving and integration trials on cutting edge in-build and in-service submarine combat systems
• Taking overall responsibility for specific trials including planning, organising, leading, analysing and reporting
• Leading, mentoring and supporting other members of the Integration team in your area of specialty when required
• Compiling installation documents and performing platform-based trials on the submarine
• Undertaking peer reviews or checking / verification tasks as directed
• Ensuring all work is performing in accordance to BAE Systems' SHE and local processes and policies

Your skills and experiences:

• Significant knowledge and expertise in Systems Engineering - IVV process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry
• Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role and awareness of the entire engineering lifecycle
• The technical understanding of the context of their work within the overall product and platform/programme
• A strong understanding of other related project, product, programme, domain, discipline and functional teams of submarines or equivalent external bodies
• A strong working understanding of Product Safety and SHE

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 In Service Support Team:

As a Principal Engineer for In-Service Platform delivery, you will be working within the Integrated Combat System. This is a business area that continues to grow to meet the demands of design, development and supply of technology leading complex systems into the In-Service, Astute, Dreadnought and future submarine programmes.

Due to the growth within Combat Systems there will be plenty of opportunities for promotion within the immediate team as well as the wider Submarines business area.

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: 4th June 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.

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