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BAE Systems | Defence & Engineering | Lead Recruitment Specialist | Maritime Submarines
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer
Location: West Midlands. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
What You’ll Be Doing
* Responsible for process and governance advice and support across engineering in all phases of the engineering lifecycle
* Deliver appropriate technical solutions against functional and business requirements and regulations both for process development, communication, and maintenance as well as for governable activities within engineering
* Provide engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM) adherence for all deliverables, and relevant input to project LCM activities
* Provide specialist technical input, review, and support into projects beyond the immediate scope
* Leverage process and governance experience and knowledge in both the tactical and strategic development of other engineers and relevant members of other supporting functions
Essential
Your skills and experiences:
* Understanding of the relevant maritime legislation, industry and defence standards
* Knowledge of the engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM)
* Expertise in governance processes and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry
* Experience in Requirements Management and evidence gathering
Desirable
* STEM related degree or previous experience in submarines, nuclear or other highly regulated environment
Benefits
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Engineering Team
To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 2nd September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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