Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Requirements &Acceptance) in Kirkby-in-Furness

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Job Description

Job\nTitle:\nPrincipal Engineer – Systems\nEngineering (Requirements &\nAcceptance)

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Location:\nBarrow-In-Furness (Hybrid –\n2 days on site per fortnight) – We offer a range of hybrid and\nflexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter\nabout the options for this particular\nrole

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Salary:\nFrom\n£50,000+ depending on experience

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What you’ll be\ndoing:

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  Generate and assure\nconsistency within the requirement set for 12 major C&I systems\nincluding Distributed Control Systems, Control Console and Vehicle\nControl\nSystems

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• Support the wider\nC&I design for several C&I sub-systems for Secondary\nPropulsion, Platform Mechanical and Platform\nElectrical

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• Manage various\nrequirements stakeholders to provide consistency across the\nCentralised C&I\nteam

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• Support the development\nof a functional design for the systems within scope for Centralised\nC&I

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• Assess the design\nagainst compliance to its requirements, ensuring that the design\nrisk is mitigated as far as reasonably\npracticable

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• Provide guidance and\ninstruction on the engineering methods/process to deliver the\nengineering delivery\nplan

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• Develop guidance and\ninstruction on the engineering methods/process to ensure consistent\ntechnical\ngoodness

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• Work with the\nEngineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop\ntechnical solutions, developing the team members and nurturing\ntheir\ndevelopment

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Your skills\nand experiences:

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Essential

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  Degree qualified in\nEngineering\ndiscipline

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• Experience within\nregulated industry such as Defence, Oil and Gas, or\nNuclear

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• Professional knowledge\nand experience in C&I design across the whole\nlifecycle

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• Stakeholder management\n& communication skills

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• Well developed\nexperience in full lifecycle requirements\nmanagement

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Desirable:

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  Supplier Requirements\nmanagement\nexperience

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Benefits:\n

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As well as a competitive\npension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an\nextensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and\nlifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health\nplans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an\nannual\nincentive.

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The SSNA CCI\nGovernance\nTeam:

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As a Principal Engineer –\nSystems Engineering you will be working as part of the Centralised\nC&I Governance Team, responsible for developing the process,\nprocedure and providing assurance for the next of\nNuclear Attack Submarine. You will be working as part of a new\nfounded governance team whereby you will have the opportunity to\ncraft future ways of working, which could lay the foundations for\nthe success of the SSNA C&I programme. We offer relocation\nsupport packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting\neligibility\ncriteria.

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Why BAE\nSystems?

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This\nis a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll\nbe part of an inclusive culture that values of thought,\nrewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to\nfulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and\nwant to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive\nas possible. If you have a or health condition (for\nexample dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect\nyour performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your\nrecruiter about potential reasonable\nadjustments.

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Please\nbe aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both\nsecurity and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean\nthat factors such as your , any you may\nhave previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the\nroles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All\napplicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security\nStandard. Many roles also require higher levels of \nSecurity Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years\nof continuous in the UK depending on the vetting level\nrequired for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting\nchecks.

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Closing\nDate:\n23rd November\n2025

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We reserve the right to\nclose this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for\nthe role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your\napplication as early as possible.

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