Principal Systems Engineer – Software/Simulation in Southampton, Hampshire

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Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer – Software/Simulation



Location: Portsmouth – Broad Oak – 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 £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience)



What you’ll be doing:



Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority



Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle



Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design



Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next



Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)



Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems



Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements



Your skills and experiences:



Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products



Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207)



Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next – desirable)



Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA)



Background in software development and integration



Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions



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.



MIMESIS Product team:



You will join our Simulation and Training sector at Broad Oak Works Portsmouth, part of BAE Systems Maritime and Land Defence Solutions, working on our MIMESIS product.



MIMESIS provides a battlespace simulation of the maritime world; from terrain and seabed, to weather and underwater acoustics, accurately modelling the movement and behaviour of ships, submarines and other platforms, and digitally replicating their unique capabilities (sonars, radars, weapons). As a System Technical Lead within the MIMESIS team, you will have technical responsibility for the design and development of new modules/content for the product, reviewing and approving lower level documentation. You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for our customers.



This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of approximately 30 systems and software engineers, working to shape the next of maritime simulation through the adoption of new user interface capabilities such as AR/XR and leveraging the capabilities of emerging technologies such as AI.



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 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 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 , 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.



Closing Date 1st December 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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