Job Title: Principal Systems Testing and Integration Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. The role will require full time on-site attendance
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on skills and 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.
Job Description:
As a Principal Systems Testing and Integration Engineer, you will play a key role in the integration of complex Platform Management System software and control systems. You will lead test activities, investigate and resolve system issues, engage with suppliers and stakeholders and support commissioning and acceptance events. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full system lifecycle on cutting-edge submarine programmes, providing technical leadership while ensuring the safe, high-quality delivery of critical engineering solutions.
Core duties:
Essential Skills:
The PMS test and Integration team
By joining us in the team, you will develop and design software that integrates into the Platform for both Marine Systems and Control System functions which will require testing in a facility and necessary evidence produced to support safe delivery for test, commissioning and in service use. This role will provide the opportunity to be involved in the full Validation and Verification lifecycle with exposure to multiple test environments and events. This exciting role could lead to future opportunities within the team or wider BAE Systems Business. 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: 10th November 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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