Job Description

Job title: Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton or Manchester (minimum 2 days on site per fortnight). We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
2. Work with stakeholders to oversee the delivery of the vehicle control solution and strategy.
3. Support assurance activities with the Office of the Chief Engineer.
4. Collaborate with the engineering manager to deliver the vehicle control system, reporting progress through agile tools.
5. Ensure delivery of the engineering plan on schedule.
6. Guide the engineering team on methods and processes.
7. Develop technical solutions with the Engineering Delivery Team, supporting team development.
8. Engage with legacy stakeholders in developing solutions from baseline designs.

Your skills and experience:

Essential:

• Experience in developing C&I designs for large-scale systems meeting functional, defence, and industrial standards.
• Experience managing non-functional requirements like EMC, shock, etc.
• Proficiency in authoring/reviewing design documents such as I/O schedules, design specifications, interface control documents.

Desirable:

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Science.
• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Knowledge of IEC 61508 – Functional Safety and safety evidence production.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems in various industries.

Benefits:

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. Potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

Contribute to the design of the Royal Navy’s next attack class submarine, working with legacy and new control technologies, collaborating with stakeholders, suppliers, and the Royal Navy. Relocation support available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We welcome diverse backgrounds and accommodate assessments for those with health conditions. Many roles require security and export control clearances, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and higher vetting levels.

Closing Date: 11th July 2025. We may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early!