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BAE Systems

Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

Salary:  From £42,215 per annum
Location:  Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week – Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, 2 days on site every 2 weeks

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £42,215+ 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 advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, 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 will be doing:

You’ll play a key role in developing and ensuring requirements for advanced submarine control systems, shaping how critical platform technologies are designed, integrated and validated. You will produce technical documentation, define hardware and software requirements, and support design reviews—ensuring solutions meet programme, safety and performance standards. Working within a specialist Control & Instrumentation team, you’ll contribute to SSNA platform development, using engineering tools and system databases to oversee interfaces and functionality. You’ll also support verification activities and functional safety compliance (IEC 61508/61511), helping deliver innovative, high-integrity systems that are vital to the success of next-generation submarines.

Core duties:

  • You will develop and facilitate system requirements, ensuring clear acceptance criteria aligned to programme needs
  • You’ll produce detailed design documentation, including diagrams, calculations and technical justifications to support engineering strategies
  • You support Certificate of Design activities, preparing evidence and presenting clear technical arguments to stakeholders
  • You’ll define hardware and software requirements, guiding suppliers in delivering compliant and effective control system solutions
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Working at BAE Systems

Hybrid - Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time

A little flex time – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements depending on the role you apply for – explore your options with our recruiter during the application process.

Company benefits

Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Collaboration spaces
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks paid, up to 52 weeks total, with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks for eligible employees
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Family health insurance
Fertility treatment leave
Gym membership – Discounts available
Health insurance
In house training
Learning license
Lunch and learns
Mental health support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health platform access
Modern office
Neonatal leave
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Private booths
Referral bonus
Relocation packages
Reservist leave – 15 days
Salary sacrifice
Secure on-site parking
Share options
Shared parental leave
Mentoring

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  • Your role includes overseeing system interfaces and delivering verification evidence to meet functional safety standards (IEC 61508/61511)
  • Essential Skills:

    • You demonstrate a relevant engineering degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent), ideally progressing toward professional registration
    • You will produce clear, structured technical reports across the engineering lifecycle to support design and assurance activities
    • You’ll apply systems engineering values effectively within highly detailed environments, interpreting requirements and supporting technical solutions
    • Your experience includes system calculations, modelling and evaluation to inform design strategies and performance outcomes
    • You bring understanding of control systems, instrumentation theory (e.g. PID) or system architecture concepts
    • Knowledge of defence standards is beneficial, supporting compliance within highly regulated engineering programmes

    The Centralised Control and Instrumentation Team:

    You will be joining a team of 16 engineers, that progress the design and validation of critical SSNA control systems across hardware, software and safety. Working on highly multi-layered, safety-critical technology, the team ensures reliable platform performance—offering exciting tasks, intricate work and ample opportunities for technical growth. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

    A place where everyone can thrive:

    We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

    Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

    Why BAE Systems?

    Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.

    Closing Date: 9th November 2026

    We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please apply as early as possible.

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