Principal Engineer – Systems Engineering

Job Description

Job title: Principal Engineer – Systems Engineering

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:

• You will provide subject matter expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders on Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering
• Coach and mentor in Systems Engineering practices
• Lead activities and supervise others as they tailor and develop Systems Engineering practices to suit the needs of a particular project / programme of work
• Effectively communicate and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure the development and delivery of optimised systems
• Demonstrate expertise in a given domain and also absorb and process new domain knowledge quickly
• You will work collaboratively across Engineering disciplines and other Functions

Your skills and experiences:

• You are an experienced Engineer with a breadth of systems engineering knowledge and an understanding of the full engineering lifecycle
• You understand systems engineering approaches, processes and procedures
• You have a sound basis in the science of engineering – the basic physics, chemistry and mathematics on which engineering is founded
• You are degree qualified or have equivalent experience in a science technology, engineering, or mathematics related discipline
• You have an awareness of the many disciplines that impact on system design, from the different branches of engineering through law, commerce, management, logistics and politics
• You are a member of appropriate professional institution and Chartered with them, or demonstrable working towards Chartership
• You can coach, mentor and assist others

Benefits:

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 Systems Engineering Team:

Be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation, where you’ll contribute to the foundational stages of a future Submarine programme, influencing key decisions and shaping the next generation of underwater technology.

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.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 25th of November 2024

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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