Principal Systems Engineer (Process, Governance & Maturity)

Women in Tech UK; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to provide process and governance support across engineering. This role involves delivering technical solutions, ensuring Lifecycle Management adherence, and leveraging governance expertise in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values diversity and innovation, where your contributions will shape the future of engineering practices. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee growth, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the defence and maritime sectors.

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

• Understanding of relevant maritime legislation and industry standards.
• Expertise in governance processes in the defence or maritime industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide process and governance advice across engineering phases.
• Deliver technical solutions against functional requirements.

Skills

Understanding of maritime legislation

Knowledge of engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM)

Expertise in governance processes

Education

STEM related degree

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer (Process, Governance & Maturity)

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Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer (Process, Governance & Maturity)

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, depending on experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for process and governance advice and support across engineering in all phases of the engineering lifecycle
• Deliver appropriate technical solutions against functional and business requirements and regulations both for process development, communication, and maintenance as well as for governable activities within engineering
• Provide engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM) adherence for all deliverables, and relevant input to project LCM activities
• Provide specialist technical input, review, and support into projects beyond the immediate scope
• Leverage process and governance experience and knowledge in both the tactical and strategic development of other engineers and relevant members of other supporting functions
  
  

Essential

Your skills and experiences:

• Understanding of the relevant maritime legislation, industry and defence standards
• Knowledge of the engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Expertise in governance processes and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry
  
  

Desirable

• STEM related degree or previous experience in submarines, nuclear or other highly regulated environment
  
  

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 Engineering Team

To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. 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.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 9 th May 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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