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The position of Senior Engineer in Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) at BAE Systems is a part-time role located in Barrow, Cumbria, UK. This opportunity offers candidates the chance to play a pivotal role in the development of advanced control systems for submarines, contributing to projects that represent the forefront of technology in the defence sector.
In this role, the Senior Engineer will undertake a variety of tasks that are essential for ensuring the successful development and management of systems and products. Key responsibilities include:
Developing and managing system, product, and system-of-systems requirements, ensuring that acceptance criteria align with program objectives.
Producing comprehensive design review documentation that encompasses diagrams, technical specifications, calculations, and justifications for design decisions.
Supporting Certificate of Design activities by preparing evidence and articulating complex technical arguments clearly and logically.
Deriving detailed hardware and software requirements for control systems, guiding suppliers during the design and specification of equipment.
Overseeing the creation of functional design specifications, managing physical system interfaces, and ensuring signal-level functionality through system databases.
Conducting design verification and generating evidence to meet IEC 61508/61511 or equivalent functional safety standards, ensuring compliance and adherence to safety justifications.
Candidates interested in the Senior Engineer role should possess the following qualifications and skills:
A degree in engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent) with a strong preference for those working towards professional registration.
Proven technical report writing skills and experience spanning various phases of the engineering lifecycle.
Knowledge of defence standards is advantageous but not essential.
Experience in system calculations, modeling, and analysis.
A solid understanding of instrumentation and control theory, including control system architecture and functional decomposition.
Demonstrated capability to interpret and apply systems engineering principles within complex technical environments.
BAE Systems offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
A competitive pension scheme.
Employee share plans.
A broad range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts.
The potential eligibility for an annual incentive.
The selected candidate will join the Centralised Control and Instrumentation Team, which comprises 16 engineers engaged in the development of the Successor/Next-Generation Submarine (SSNA) platform. This highly skilled team is responsible for shaping, maturing, and validating critical control systems that span hardware, software, safety, and system-to-system integration. The goal is to ensure that the submarine’s core automated functions operate reliably and safely in accordance with functional safety standards.
BAE Systems is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse thoughts and perspectives. The organization actively encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. They emphasize that recruitment processes should be as inclusive as possible. If applicants have specific health conditions or disabilities that could impact their performance, they are encouraged to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with their recruiter.
Applicants should note that many roles within BAE Systems are subject to security and export control constraints. Elements affecting eligibility for these roles include nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All candidates must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some positions requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting, necessitating continuous UK residency for five to ten years, depending on the necessary vetting level.
The closing date for applications is 18th February 2026. However, BAE Systems reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure their consideration for this role. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant aspect of submarine technology right at the heartbeat of defence innovation, allowing applicants to make a real difference in their field.
This job offer was originally published on jooble.com
February 15, 2026
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