Principal Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

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: Competitive

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 the 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 in governance processes and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry
• Experience in Requirements Management and evidence gathering

Desirable:

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

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The team:

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 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: 3rd November 2025

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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