Job Description
Job title:
Principal Engineer – Engineering Management
Location:
Barrow
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:
Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
* Provide expert system and design knowledge to support the definition of detailed engineering task and activity backlogs
* Facilitate, manage and run scrums/sprints
* Apply your knowledge of agile working for efficient management and delivery support to the engineering schedule of work
* Identify, define and prioritise work packages aligning to the schedules
* Support short, medium and long term programme planning via backlog development
* Ensure a sound theoretical and practical approach to engineering activities is upheld
* Track daily progress, report, and produce performance metrics
* Contribute to project/initiative strategy and methodology
* Line management, coaching, and mentoring opportunities for other engineers
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
* Good understanding of C&I/Electrical systems design and demonstrable career experience with these systems
* Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science)
* Experience in engineering systems design and testing
* Knowledge of working in an agile methodology and tools such as Jira / Confluence
Desirable:
* Awareness of Defence Standards and Industry standards
* Project management experience
* Chartered engineer or working towards this level
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Sub Systems Engineering Team:
You will work in a sub-systems engineering team, designing, developing, integrating, managing, and supporting control systems for submarines. This role involves defining detailed IV&V and C&I engineering activities, reporting directly to the engineering manager.
As we move towards a model-based approach, our Systems Engineers will develop a wide range of skills and experience, offering opportunities for personal and team development.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place to make a real difference. We value, reward integrity, and merit, and empower you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. If you have a health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on factors such as nationality, previous roles, or place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5-10 years of continuous UK residence.
Closing Date:
21st May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application early if interested.
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