Principal Systems Engineer (Requirements & Acceptance)

BAE Systems Canada; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Canada is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Coventry to oversee system requirements and acceptance activities for submarine programs. This role involves managing stakeholder needs, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical guidance. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including pension schemes and employee share plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounts on health and wellbeing

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in Systems Engineering and acceptance processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of the engineering lifecycle.
• Strong technical understanding of product integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge in system requirements and acceptance activities.
• Define and manage system requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Lead stakeholder needs analysis and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Management

Stakeholder Analysis

Validation Processes

Compliance Standards

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer (Requirements & Acceptance)

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer (Requirements & Acceptance)

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

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

What you'll be doing:

1. Provide expert knowledge in system requirements and acceptance activities, ensuring compliance with contractual and performance standards.
2. Define and manage system requirements, acceptance criteria, and validation events throughout design, build, and commissioning phases.
3. Lead stakeholder needs analysis and ensure high-quality system requirements align with their expectations.
4. Oversee validation evidence and manage requirements to ensure proper closure and stakeholder acceptance.
5. Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, environmental, and business standards, processes, and procedures.
6. Validate and document design proving evidence with appropriate endorsements.
7. Support estimates for project scope, resources, and governance during bids and planning.
8. Document and share domain knowledge to build organizational expertise.
9. Provide technical guidance and assist engineering management in planning and oversight of specialist activities.

Your skills and experiences:

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in Systems Engineering, including requirements and acceptance processes and practices, particularly within defense, maritime, or related industries, with the ability to align work within the broader business context.
• Comprehensive understanding of the engineering lifecycle, with hands-on experience in relevant phases and awareness of the complete lifecycle.
• Strong technical understanding of how their work fits within the overall product, platform, or program.
• Familiarity with interconnected projects, products, programs, domains, disciplines, and functional teams within submarines or similar external organizations.
• Understanding of Product Safety and SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) standards and practices.

Benefits:

Alongside a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a wide range of flexible discounts on 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 team:

BAE Systems Submarines is expanding, with a new office opening in Coventry. We are recruiting for various roles to support our submarine programs, which are vital to national security. We offer relocation support packages for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, place of birth, and residency history. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels of vetting may require 5-10 years of UK residency.

Closing Date: 9th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly if interested.