Principal Systems Engineer (Process, Governance & Maturity)

BAE Systems Canada; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; 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 and ensuring adherence to engineering Lifecycle Management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of maritime legislation and governance processes, particularly in the defence sector. Join a company that values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Make a real difference in an inclusive environment that empowers you to fulfil your potential.

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

• Experience in process and governance in engineering.
• Ability to deliver technical solutions for business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide process and governance advice across engineering.
• Ensure adherence to engineering Lifecycle Management for all deliverables.

Skills

Understanding of maritime legislation

Knowledge of engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM)

Expertise in governance processes

Education

STEM related degree

Job description

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

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• 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.

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