Join Our Team as a Principal Systems Engineer!
Location: Frimley. We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—be sure to discuss the options available for this role with your recruiter.
Salary: Negotiable based on experience.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our systems. Your responsibilities will include:
* Technical Oversight: Provide leadership and technical ownership of CCS design, guiding design decisions and supporting the Engineering Manager in delivering in-service programs.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure technical leadership by managing project scope, design changes, and early identification of risks through collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers.
* Design Governance: Lead programme-level design reviews, coordinate stakeholders, manage design baselines, and produce Certificates of Design.
* System Integration: Review and influence technical requirements and architectural design to ensure seamless integration across sub-systems and specialist domains.
* Expertise Sharing: Provide specialist knowledge in the integration, validation, and verification of systems.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* Extensive experience in network or software engineering, ideally with a background in operations.
* Proven ability to lead technical discussions and provide expert guidance.
* Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it.
* Specialist expertise in Combat Systems, particularly related to submarines, is a plus.
* Familiarity with DOORS and hands-on experience using it.
* Demonstrated experience in change management processes.
Desirable:
* Systems Engineering (INCOSE) qualifications.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our team members! In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers:
* Employee share plans.
* An extensive range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
* Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.
The Team:
You will be part of the In-Service Programme team, working on the V Class. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment, delivering high-quality results within tight timelines. Collaborate with a core team of 6-12 and engage with a broader network of around 30 stakeholders. This role demands strong technical leadership, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to drive solutions forward. Relocation support packages are available for eligible candidates across all Submarines roles.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact. Join an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those currently underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, 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: 30th April 2025
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!
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