Principal Engineer – Systems Engineering (Process, Governance & Maturity)

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Systems Engineering (Process, Governance & Maturity)

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, depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for process and governance advice and support across engineering in all phases of the engineering lifecycle
• Deliver appropriate technical solutions against functional and business requirements and regulations both for process development, communication and maintenance as well as for governable activities within engineering
• Provide engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM) adherence for all deliverables, and relevant input to project LCM activities
• Provide specialist technical input, review and support into projects beyond immediate scope
• Leverage process and governance experience and knowledge in both the tactical and strategic development of other engineers and relevant members of other supporting functions

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Understanding of the relevant maritime legislation, industry and defence standards
• Knowledge of the engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Expertise of governance process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry

Desirable:

• STEM related degree or previous experience in submarines, nuclear or other highly regulated environment

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 Engineering Team:

You will support submarine programmes through the adequate provision of Process (and process like documentation) and undertaking of governance activities, strategies and designs.

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.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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: 31st December 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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