Principal Systems Engineer – Software/Simulation
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer – Software/Simulation
Location: Portsmouth – Broad Oak – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience)
What You’ll Be Doing
* Provide hands‑on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority
* Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software‑based Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle
* Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design
* Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next
* Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)
* Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software‑based systems
* Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements
Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software‑based products
* Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207)
* Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next – desirable)
* Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA)
* Background in software development and integration
* Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
Culture & Inclusion
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Security & Export Controls
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 1st December 2025. 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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