Principal Engineer (External Communications Integration)
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Job Title: Principal Engineer (External Communications Integration)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. On‑Site
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
What You’ll Be Doing
* Maturing the external communications sub‑system on the submarine from build to test
* Undertaking test and trial events on the submarine
* Working with subcontractors to come to site to undertake test events; you will be responsible for managing the visit – submitting security forms, health and safety briefs, on the boat, etc.
* Defect investigation or non‑conformities (installation or testing). Investigate to a resolution
* Providing specialist knowledge and subject‑matter expertise to develop the functional design of external communications systems
* Defining the systems architecture, components, interfaces and data to enable development and production of the subsystem components
* Understanding the contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems, supporting the definition and acceptance criteria, and planning events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities
Essential
Your skills and experiences:
* Experience in Field Engineering/Construction Engineering, previously within a test and commissioning background, including participating in test and trial events
* Domain specialist within communications systems
* Relevant experience in fault‑finding role
* Electrical / electronic experience
Desirable
* HNC/HND/Degree in electrical/electronic domain
Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. Eligibility for an annual incentive may apply.
Team
The Build Integration – External Communications Team oversees installation and test of the Combat System on build boats. This role is specifically External Communication – working with the operations department to install kit, bring subcontractors and other specialists to undertake installation or test activity throughout the lifecycle up to exit.
Opportunity to operate the kit and work closely with ship staff on the boat, helping them through a range of training and handover of the system once the kit has been matured.
Relocation support packages available across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people 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 in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.
Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Eligibility may be limited by nationality, previous nationalities and place of birth. All applicants must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, often requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency depending on vetting level.
Closing Date
24th November 2025 – We reserve the right to close early if we receive sufficient applications.
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