Principal Engineer – Data Delivery

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Data Delivery

Location: UK Wide – Scotstoun, Filton, New Malden, Portsmouth, hybrid- 2/3 days per week on site- 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 £57,000 depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description:

Providing tactical leadership for the management and delivery for the RCD Engineering Query Management System and all associated engineering processes. Working with the RCD Customer, this will include developing and agreeing detailed applicable cross company engineering processes ensuring customer requirements are met and driving continuous improvement. This role requires a blend of Naval Ship engineering experience, delivery and people management, sitting within the organisation of the Vice President (VP) of Engineering and works closely with design, delivery, Digital, Data and Cyber (DDC), and the Office of the Chief Engineer..

Core Duties:

• Own the engineering customer query management capability, including processes, tools, governance interfaces, reporting and performance measures – providing engineering technical leadership to enable the process performance
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives (engaging programme and Naval Ships Quality teams) to improve responsiveness, quality and customer satisfaction
• Service as main technical management point-of-contact and interface stakeholder to the shipyard customer on query management and performance, including contractual financial key performance indicators
• Develop and line manage query management engineering resource and direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, customer focus, and technical capability – including ownership of people capability and skills matrix

Essential skills:

• Qualified to HND/degree level in a STEM related discipline. Applicants should be a Chartered Engineer or hold another equivalent professional registration with a relevant institution
• Practitioner-level expertise in engineering data management, data quality metrics, process compliance, and process mapping techniques
• Specialist knowledge of cross-company engineering processes and collaboration frameworks

The Capability and Readiness Team

Join a close-knit and highly collaborative team that thrives on variety and challenge. We work across a broad range of interesting topics, giving you the opportunity to develop diverse skills and make a meaningful impact. Our role involves regular interaction with customers and stakeholders, ensuring that no two days are the same. Operating in a fast-paced environment, we support one another to overcome challenges, share knowledge, and celebrate successes together. If you enjoy teamwork, continuous learning, and dynamic work, you’ll fit right in.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 22nd July 2026

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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