Principal Engineer – Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid – 2 days on-site per fortnight, depending on business needs)

Salary: Up to £60,000 (commensurate with skills and experience)

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Centralised C&I Governance Team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Generating and ensuring consistency within the requirement set for 12 major C&I systems, including Distributed Control Systems, Control Console, and Vehicle Control Systems.
• Supporting the wider C&I design for several sub-systems related to Secondary Propulsion, Platform Mechanical, and Platform Electrical.
• Managing various requirements stakeholders to maintain consistency across the Centralised C&I team.
• Assisting in the development of a functional design for the systems within scope for Centralised C&I.
• Assessing designs for compliance with requirements, ensuring design risks are mitigated as much as possible.
• Providing guidance on engineering methods/processes to deliver the engineering delivery plan.
• Developing instructions on engineering methods/processes to ensure consistent technical excellence.
• Collaborating with the Engineering Delivery Team to develop technical solutions while nurturing team members' growth.

Essential:

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in regulated industries such as Defence, Oil and Gas, or Nuclear.
• Professional knowledge and experience in C&I design across the entire lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Well-developed experience in full lifecycle requirements management.

Desirable:

• Experience in Supplier Requirements management.

At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career. Our benefits include:

• A competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• An extensive range of flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
• Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

As part of our Centralised C&I Governance Team, you will help develop processes and provide assurance for the next generation of Nuclear Attack Submarines. This is a unique opportunity to shape future ways of working and lay the groundwork for the success of the SSNA C&I programme. We also offer relocation support packages for eligible candidates across all Submarine roles.

Join us and make a real difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. Here, you’ll be empowered to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please let us know so we can provide reasonable adjustments.

Important Information:

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

Closing Date: 7th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

Note: Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in processing your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.