Principal Systems Engineer (IV&V)

BAE Systems.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Systems Engineer, where your expertise in Requirements and Integration Verification and Validation will be key. This role offers the opportunity to capture technical requirements, deliver compliant solutions, and support the development of other engineers. You will be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and integrity. With hybrid working arrangements and a range of benefits including a competitive pension scheme and employee share plans, this is your chance to make a real difference in a dynamic industry. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to fulfil your potential.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject is essential for this role.
• Experience in Requirements and IVV is crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Capture technical requirements in line with company processes.
• Deliver compliant technical solutions against contractual requirements.

Skills

Requirements and Integration Verification and Validation (IVV)

Test facilitation

Defect handling in test reports

Test specifications authoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer (IV&V)

Location: Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Capture and agreed technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes
• Deliver compliant technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations
• Deliver design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes
• Provide specialist technical input, review and support into projects beyond immediate scope as an independent thereof
• Leverage systems experience and knowledge in both the tactical and strategic development of other engineers and relevant members of other supporting functions

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject
• Experience and knowledge in Requirements and Integration Verification and Validation (IVV) of products
• Experience in carrying out test facilitation
• Handling of defects in test reports
• Authoring of test specifications

Desirable:

• Attained or progressing towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• Previous exposure of working with Submarines
• ISTQB qualification

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.

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.

Security and Eligibility:

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: 25th 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.