Job Overview The position is Principal Engineer Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance) at BAE Systems, located in Barrow-in-Furness. This is a part-time hybrid role, requiring two days on-site every fortnight. The salary for this position can go up to £60,000, depending on the applicant's skills and experience. ## Job Responsibilities As a Principal Engineer in this role, you will undertake various responsibilities that are critical to the success of the team and the projects within your purview. These responsibilities include: - Generating and assuring consistency within the requirement set for 12 major Control & Instrumentation (C&I) systems. These systems include Distributed Control Systems, Control Console, and Vehicle Control Systems. - Supporting the wider C&I design processes for several sub-systems along the lines of Secondary Propulsion, Platform Mechanical, and Platform Electrical systems. - Managing different requirements stakeholders to guarantee consistency across the Centralised C&I team. - Supporting the development of functional designs for systems that fall within the Centralised C&I scope. - Assessing designs against compliance to requirements, ensuring design risks are mitigated effectively. - Providing guidance and instruction regarding engineering methods and processes to meet the engineering delivery plan. - Engaging with the Engineering Delivery Team in developing technical solutions, while simultaneously nurturing team members' professional growth. ## Required Skills and Experience ### Essential Skills Candidates applying for this position must have the following essential qualifications and skills: - A degree in an Engineering discipline. - Experience within regulated industries such as Defence, Oil and Gas, or Nuclear sectors. - Professional knowledge and hands-on experience in C&I design across the entire lifecycle. - Robust skills in stakeholder management and effective communication. - Well-developed experience in full lifecycle requirements management. ### Desirable Skills Experience in supplier requirements management is considered a desirable quality but is not mandatory. ## Benefits Working with BAE Systems, you will have access to a range of attractive benefits, including: - A competitive pension scheme. - Employee share plans. - A vast selection of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, which may include a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. - Eligibility for an annual incentive. ## Work Environment and Culture BAE Systems emphasizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is noted that you will have the opportunity to work in a culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be supported to meet your full potential. The role is part of a newly-founded governance team responsible for developing processes and providing assurance for the next generation of Nuclear Attack Submarines. This role offers the chance to shape future ways of working, potentially impacting the success of the SSNA C&I programme. ## Relocation Support BAE Systems also offers relocation support packages for those filling Submarine roles, which are subject to eligibility criteria. ## Security and Vetting Requirements Given the sensitive nature of many roles within BAE Systems, successful applicants will be subject to security and export control restrictions. Thus, factors such as the applicant's nationality, prior nationalities, and place of birth can impact eligibility for specific roles within the organization. Applicants must, at Minimum, meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many positions may require higher-level National Security Vetting, necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK to enable sufficient security vetting checks. ## Closing Date The application deadline for this position is 15th February 2026; however, BAE Systems reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received, so interested individuals are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
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