Principal Systems Engineer – Requirements & Acceptance

BAE Systems; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Principal Engineer in Systems Engineering. You will work hybrid, developing and assuring consistency in requirements for advanced control and instrumentation systems. Essential qualifications include a degree in engineering and experience in regulated industries such as Defence. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including employee share plans. Closing date for applications is January 25, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries like Defence, Oil and Gas, or Nuclear.
• Professional knowledge in C&I design across the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Generate and assure consistency within the requirement set for multiple systems.
• Support the development of functional design for C&I systems.
• Manage requirements stakeholders across the team.

Skills

Engineering discipline

C&I design expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Requirements management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Principal Engineer in Systems Engineering. You will work hybrid, developing and assuring consistency in requirements for advanced control and instrumentation systems. Essential qualifications include a degree in engineering and experience in regulated industries such as Defence. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including employee share plans. Closing date for applications is January 25, 2026.