Principal/Senior Engineer Systems Process, Governance & Maturity

Job Description

Job Title: Principal / Senior Engineer (Systems Process, Governance & Maturity)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Filton, Hybrid

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 £60,000 depending 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’ll provide specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in the development of engineering Processes. Identify the need for, develop, communicate, and maintain processes supporting the entire engineering lifecycle. You’ll understand and articulate the impact of their processes on other areas of the functional and wider business. Along with understanding and articulating the role of Governance within and beyond Engineering. You’ll conduct independent Assurance activities to ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the correct tools and documentation and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority.

You’ll support the development of Platform Design maturity ad delivery through the design and build stages of the lifecycle. You’ll support the documentation of domain knowledge of Process, Governance and Maturity and be able to pass on information and experience in order to help grow the knowledge base within appropriate business teams. You’ll provide technical guidance to other engineers and support the engineering management team in planning and controlling specialist activities that relate to Process, Governance & Maturity.

Core duties:

• You’ll hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM-related field
• You’ll have extensive experience in Process, Governance, and Maturity practices, preferably within the defence sector
• You’ll be familiar with the engineering lifecycle, including direct experience in one or more phases in a Systems Engineering role, as well as an understanding of the broader engineering process
• You’ll bring a good technical understanding of how your work in the Process, Governance and Maturity role contributes to the overall product, platform, or programme

The SSNA Whole Boat (Product Architecture and Integration) Team:

You will be responsible for developing engineering processes for the design and delivery of the SSN AUKUS submarine platform.

The team you will be joining plays a critical role in defining engineering design policies and initiatives, including for major platform-level design reviews, and integrating the design efforts of system and transversal oriented teams into a coherent warfighting platform at defined maturity levels throughout the delivery stages of the engineering life cycle.

You will have an opportunity to work on complex engineering and testing projects, joining a team that will likely be growing rapidly, allowing for development opportunities.

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: 23rd 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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