Job Description

Job title: Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry (2/3 days minimum on site per week). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA.
2. Work with a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution, and the supporting vehicle control strategy.
3. Work closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer to support assurance activities.
4. Collaborate with the engineering manager in the delivery of the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets.
5. Deliver responses to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring timely completion.
6. Provide guidance and instruction on engineering methods/processes to support the delivery of the engineering plan.
7. Work with the Engineering Delivery Team at varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, fostering team development.
8. Engage with legacy stakeholders in developing solutions from a known baseline design.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

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

Desirable

• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 – Functional Safety and related safety evidence production.
• Experience with manoeuvring systems across various industries.

Benefits: In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible discounts on health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and an annual incentive.

The Platform Complex Systems team: To support ongoing recruitment, BAE Systems Submarines will soon open a new office in Coventry.

Why BAE Systems? This is a place to make a real difference, with an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for those with health conditions. Please discuss with your recruiter if needed.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality and other factors.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5-10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 7th August 2025. We may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early.