Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

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

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Apply Model-based Systems Engineering subject matter expertise and domain experience and lead the formalised application of modelling to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification and validation activities
• Leading the modelling of customer and user needs of the product system and how this will influence and impact design activities, technical and operational performance
• Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the model and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority
• Leading the Integration of these models to other models of the submarine platform
• Report the programme status for engineering activities, identify problem areas and implement recovery plans. This will include the management of any consequent change embodiment activities
• Lead the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it in order to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for various systems
• Share your knowledge and experience to lead and, develop others in MBSE

Your skills and experiences:

• In-depth knowledge and expertise of MBSE process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry and the correct recognition of the context of their work within the overall product
• In-depth knowledge of the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role and awareness of the entire engineering lifecycle
• Detailed Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations
• Experience working with a Systems Engineering modelling tool such as: Enterprise Architect (EA)
• Experience working with a Systems modelling language such as SysML

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.

The team:

To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour.

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. We also 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.

Closing Date: 21st 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.