Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)
7 days ago
Trimdon Grange
Join Us as a Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation)\n Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Broad Oak, Brough, Weymouth, or Coventry \n Salary: Starting at £47,241+ (commensurate with skills and experience) \n Flexible Working: We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Speak to your recruiter about the options available for this role. Who We Are\n At BAE Systems, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of a mission. As a valued member of our global team, your unique skills and perspectives will help us pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions, shaping a safer future for everyone. \n From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, a career at BAE Systems offers limitless possibilities! Your Role\n As a Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation), you will be at the forefront of designing and developing submarine electrical Control and Instrumentation systems. You’ll work on the Dreadnought class submarines, set to replace the Vanguard Class currently serving in the Royal Navy. This is your chance to contribute to one of the most complex engineering programs in the country, delivering a product of national significance. Core Responsibilities\n\n • Validate engineering assumptions, data, analysis methodologies, and results through thorough review and audit.\n, • Provide evidence and specialist support for qualification, legislative requirements, safety justifications, and assurance activities.\n, • Identify and swiftly resolve issues throughout the product lifecycle, managing resulting change activities.\n, • Liaise with internal customers to understand and incorporate agreed requirements.\n, • Manage external supplier delivery, including build, test, change, and technical queries.\n, • Offer day-to-day technical guidance for early learners in the team.\n, • Provide realistic program status updates, identify risks and issues, implement recovery plans, and define qualification obligations for assurance hold points.\n, • Support design assurance and safety case documentation while adhering to Quality, HS&E Management Systems, procedures, standards, risk assessments, and control measures.\nEssential Skills\n\n, • BEng (Hons), MEng, or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (HND may be considered).\n, • Experience in the detailed design of large-scale Electrical, Electronic, Control, and Instrumentation (C&I) systems.\n, • Strong knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), instrumentation, and engineering design, with a practical understanding of the C&I design lifecycle.\n, • Ability to review and assess design, equipment, and test documentation, including electrical schematics, schedules, and signal databases.\n, • Experience in witnessing and assessing supplier testing and reports, with an understanding of equipment delivery and acceptance criteria for facility integration.\n, • Demonstrable leadership and communication skills, with a solid grasp of requirements and configuration management.\nAbout the PMS C&I Team\n This is an exciting opportunity to join the Dreadnought program as a Principal Engineer. The PMS C&I Team is responsible for the design, integration, assurance, and delivery of Control and Instrumentation systems. We provide specialist engineering support across the system lifecycle, ensuring that our systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. \n Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria. A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive\n We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and encourage discussions about reasonable adjustments where needed. \n Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years of continuous UK residency depending on the role. Why Choose BAE Systems?\n Here, you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Our culture of lifelong learning, meaningful work, and support enables you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognized for your contributions and rewarded in ways that matter most to you. Closing Date\n 26th October 2026 \n We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please apply as early as possible! \n #LI-hybrid #LI-KI1