Job Title: Principal Engineer – Communications
Location: Barrow, Hybrid
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please Salary: Competitive
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
What you will be doing:
In this role, you will Core duties:
Produce high-quality technical documentation including system specifications, engineering calculations, design reports and user documentation, demonstrating strong technical writing and documentation capability.
Define and support system testing protocols, including installation, commissioning and dockside activities, ensuring systems meet required operational performance, safety and reliability standards.
Conduct technical studies, verification and validation activities to confirm that system designs meet engineering specifications and operational needs.
Contribute technical expertise to engineering and project teams, supporting cost estimation, technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies for Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of supplier equipment when required, ensuring system performance and quality prior to delivery and installation.
Hold a BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. Communications, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic or Audio Engineering) or equivalent experience, with The Submarine Communications Team:
As a Principal Engineer – Communications, you will collaborate with the internal communications design team to undertake a variety of design activities related to data networks, communication systems and associated equipment for submarine platforms.
This role offers excellent exposure across the organisation, providing opportunities to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels. It also provides A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with Closing Date: 28th April 2026
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.
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