Join Our Team as a Principal Signatures Engineer (Non-Acoustics)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite). We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role.
Salary: Circa £50,000, depending on skills and experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Principal Signatures Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our Stealth Engineering Above Water Signatures capability. Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the development of low-signature equipment and systems.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design innovative solutions.
* Defining technical requirements, test methods, and approval criteria.
* Reviewing design documents to ensure compliance with above water signature requirements.
* Leading modeling efforts for radar, infrared, visual, and RF signatures using both custom and commercial tools.
* Developing testing methodologies to validate signature performance.
* Managing research initiatives with internal teams and university partners.
* Enhancing stealth features on in-service submarines.
Your Skills and Experiences
Essential:
* A degree (or equivalent experience) in Maths, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM field.
* Experience with modeling software or programming tools.
* A strong grasp of electromagnetism, radar, or infrared and visual detection technologies.
* Familiarity with stealth systems or signature control methods.
Desirable:
* A postgraduate qualification in a STEM subject.
* Experience in defense or large-scale manufacturing.
* Knowledge of submarine or naval systems.
Benefits
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy perks like a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!
The Stealth Engineering Department
As a Principal Engineer, you will be part of a dedicated team ensuring the stealth performance of submarines built in Barrow. From concept designs to major commissioning trials, you will engage in all aspects of the submarine lifecycle, supporting both new builds and the in-service fleet. We also provide relocation support packages 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 diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you 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 in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many positions require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.
Closing Date: 6th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!
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