Principal Systems Engineer - Functional Lead

Job Description - Principal Systems Engineer - Functional Lead (00123605)

Job title: Principal Systems Engineer – Functional Design

Location: Barrow, Brough, Frimley, Filton, Manchester, Coventry or Portsmouth

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Capture and agree functional requirements in accordance with company and programme processes
• Deliver a coherent functional design for a functional area and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software
• Deliver design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes
• Provide technical specialist input, review and support into projects beyond immediate scope
• Responsible for eliciting stakeholder needs and their translation into functional requirements to ensure that the design solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy

Your skills and experiences:

• An understanding of the Engineering lifecycle
• Experience in complex systems
• Exposure to a high hazard/highly regulated industry
• Experience of applying Systems Engineering principles and requirements definition
• Knowledge of AVCS functionality, Dreadnought systems and an understanding of submarine operation

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The AVC Team:

The Active Vehicle Control (AVC) system plays an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The AVC system will oversee all major aspects of the submarines’ manoeuvring capability to the highest levels of safety and reliability, similar to existing systems on modern air transport platforms.

Why BAE Systems?

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Closing Date: 17 th February 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.