Join Our Team as a Principal Systems Engineer!
Location: Frimley - Enjoy a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role!
Salary: Negotiable based on experience.
Your Mission:
As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our systems. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
* Lead with Vision: Provide oversight and technical ownership of CCS design, guiding design decisions and supporting the Engineering Manager in delivering in-service programmes.
* Drive Technical Leadership: Control project scope, manage design changes, and engage stakeholders and suppliers to identify risks early.
* Champion Design Reviews: Lead programme-level design reviews, coordinate stakeholders, manage design baselines, and ensure design governance.
* Influence Integration: Review and influence technical requirements and architectural design for seamless system integration.
* Be the Expert: Provide specialist knowledge in the integration, validation, and verification of systems.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* Extensive experience in network or software engineering, ideally with a background in operations.
* Proven ability to lead technical matters and provide expert guidance.
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
* Specialist expertise in Combat Systems, particularly related to submarines, is a plus.
* Familiarity with DOORS and hands-on experience using it.
* Demonstrated experience in change management processes.
Desirable:
* Systems Engineering (INCOSE) qualifications.
What We Offer:
At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. Here’s what you can expect:
* A competitive pension scheme.
* Employee share plans.
* An extensive range of flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
* Shopping discounts and eligibility for an annual incentive.
About the Team:
Join the In-Service Programme team, working on the V Class. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality results within tight timelines. Collaborate with a core team of 6-12 and engage with a broader group of around 30 stakeholders. This role demands strong technical leadership, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration to drive solutions forward. Relocation support packages are available for eligible candidates.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
Here, you can truly make a difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. You’ll be empowered 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 assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Information:
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 24th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible!
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