Principal Engineer
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- Combat Systems (External Communications) Frimley (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite) 12-month contract | 37 hrs/week £57.00 per hour (PAYE) Dreadnought Programme BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer
- External Communications to support delivery of external communications systems within the Submarine Combat Systems domain on the Dreadnought Programme.
Key Responsibilities: Lead systems engineering activities for maritime external communications systems Derive and manage technical and functional requirements from User Needs, CONOPS and CONUSE Define system architectures, interfaces, and acceptance criteria Provide technical authority, SME input, and guidance across design, build, integration, installation, and commissioning Support supplier management, verification, testing, and customer acceptance Identify engineering risks, report progress, and support recovery and change activities Skills & Experience: Strong background in maritime defence external communications systems Experience across multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle Platform xjlbheb and ideally sea-going experience (build, trials, operations, or in-service support) Excellent stakeholder communication skills Strong awareness of Product Safety and SHE Why BAE Systems: Work on a nationally critical programme within an inclusive, high-integrity environment that values diversity and supports career development.