Principal Engineer – Support Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Support Engineering

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Brough or Coventry – Hybrid

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

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.

What you’ll be doing:

You will support the Senior Engineering Manager in delivering Integrated Logistics Support outputs for the Strategic Weapon System Support solution. You will provide expert responses to engineering queries from the MOD and Submarine Enterprise partners on the design, safety, maintenance, and operation of in-service submarine systems. You will advise the MOD Design Authority in line with governance processes and support Engineering and Support Managers with briefs and reports. You will contribute to maintenance planning to meet Design Authority requirements, including efforts to reduce duration and manage associated risks, issues, and reporting requirements, and provide SWSS technical information from previously published sources where available.

Core duties:

• You will have knowledge of DN Class platforms and Strategic Weapon System Support (SWSS), including operation, maintenance, and training
• You will hold, or be working towards, Strategic Weapon System (SWS) qualification
• You will understand MOD Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) processes
• You will have knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and experience across several phases
• You will demonstrate good awareness of Product Safety, Environmental policies, and Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

The Datum Pack Team:

This specialist role works with the Product Configuration team, particularly on managing the Datum Pack. As an SQEP technical advisor, you will support delivery teams managing product-related items, providing technical guidance and assurance within a growing team focused on supportability in a fast-paced environment. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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: 24th March 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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