Senior Submarine Systems Engineer – MBSE & Architecture

BAE Systems; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence manufacturer in Willenhall is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to work on submarines engineering, focusing on the engineering V-lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, experience in engineering processes, and a relevant STEM degree. Hybrid working arrangements are offered to provide flexibility. This role also includes great benefits such as a competitive pension scheme and additional employee rewards. Interested candidates should apply early before the closing date of January 19, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and processes.
• Experience in subsystems and systems integration.
• Degree in a STEM field or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Work across Engineering V‑lifecycle in design and development.
• Integrate and qualify systems and subsystems.
• Deliver transformation in Systems Engineering practices.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of Systems Engineering principles and processes

Knowledge and experience of the Engineering V‑lifecycle

STEM related degree or previous experience in submarines

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering principles

Knowledge or awareness of ISO15288

Requirements Management experience

Enterprise architecture experience

Systems Architecture experience

Systems / product integration experience

Systems / product qualification experience

Education

STEM related degree

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Enterprise Architect

Job description

A leading defence manufacturer in Willenhall is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to work on submarines engineering, focusing on the engineering V-lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, experience in engineering processes, and a relevant STEM degree. Hybrid working arrangements are offered to provide flexibility. This role also includes great benefits such as a competitive pension scheme and additional employee rewards. Interested candidates should apply early before the closing date of January 19, 2026.