Principle Software Engineering

Outsource UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems at Barrow is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to join the software engineering team supporting the Dreadnought Class Submarine programme. You will work on the Platform Management System, delivering central control for reactor and propulsion subsystems.

The role requires hands-on design and development of PLC and SCADA software, configuration, testing, and integration, with technical leadership and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in software and equipment development, particularly in safety-critical control systems.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA software development and configuration.
• Experience with WinCC OA SCADA.
• Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix.
• Experience with Trinity (Honeywell) iDefine modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop safety-critical PLC and SCADA software for the Dreadnought PMS.
• Implement software for PLC and SCADA-based control systems.
• Test safety-critical software modules before handover to the system testing team.
• Configure software builds to support testing activities at all levels.
• Manage software configuration and maintain proper configuration control.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and external stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineering colleagues.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of engineering work packages, ensuring quality and technical requirements are met.

Skills

PLC development

SCADA software

WinCC OA SCADA

Rockwell ControlLogix

Trinity iDefine modelling

Job description

2 - 3 days onsite per week (due to programme)

37 hours per week

Overview

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Principal Engineerto join its software engineering team at our Barrow site, supporting the delivery of the Dreadnought Class Submarine programme.

The Platform Management System (PMS) is a critical element of the submarine, providing central control and indication for vital onboard systems, including the reactor plant and secondary propulsion systems.

Non-Negotiables

• UK Eyes only / ITAR
• BPSS + SC

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop safety-critical PLC and SCADA application software for the Dreadnought PMS.
• Implement software for PLC and SCADA-based control systems.
• Test safety-critical software modules before handover to the system testing team.
• Configure software builds to support testing activities at all levels.
• Manage software configuration and maintain appropriate configuration control.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and external stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineering colleagues.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of engineering work packages, ensuring quality and technical requirements are met.

Key Skills

We're looking for candidates with experience in software and equipment development, particularly within safety-critical control systems.

• PLC and SCADA software development and configuration.
• WinCC OA SCADA.
• Rockwell ControlLogix.
• Trinity (Honeywell) iDefine modelling.

Experience within submarine, marine, nuclear, defence, pharmaceutical or other safety-critical control system environments would be highly beneficial.

Inclusion statement

Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.