Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description - Principal Systems Engineer (00125579)

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Frimley. 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:

• Provide oversight and technical ownership of CCS design, leading design decisions and supporting the Engineering Manager in delivering in-service programmes.
• Ensure technical leadership by controlling project scope, managing design changes, and engaging stakeholders and suppliers to identify risks early.
• Lead programme-level design reviews, coordinate stakeholders, manage design baselines and voids, and produce Certificates of Design while ensuring design governance.
• Review and influence technical requirements and architectural design to ensure system integration, covering sub-systems and specialist domains for subcontractor design, development, and qualification.
• Provide specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in the integration, validation and verification of systems.

Your skills and experiences:

• Extensive experience in network or software engineering, ideally with a background in operations.
• Ability to take the lead on technical matters and provide expert guidance.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards.
• Specialist expertise in Combat Systems, particularly in relation to submarines, would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with DOORS and prior hands-on experience using it.
• Proven experience in change management processes.
• Systems Engineering (INCOSE) qualifications.

The team:

You will be joining the In-Service Programme team, working on the V Class, where you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality results within tight enterprise timelines. As part of a medium-sized core team of 6-12, you'll also collaborate with a wider group of around 30, engaging with a broad stakeholder network. This role demands strong technical leadership, owning challenges, proactively solving problems, and working with the right stakeholders to drive solutions forward.

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: 15 th April 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.