Job Description

Job Title: Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

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

Salary: £45,000+ depending 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 with the engineering manager in the delivery of the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets.
4. Deliver the response to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring that the plan is delivered to schedule.
5. Work with the Engineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, developing the team members and nurturing their development.
6. Engage with legacy stakeholders in the development of a technical solution from a known baseline design.

Your skills and experience:

Essential

• Experience in developing a C&I design for a large-scale C&I system ensuring it meets a wide range of requirements, such as functional, defence standards, industrial standards, etc.
• Experience with managing non-functional requirements (i.e., EMC, shock, etc.) meeting industrial compliance.
• Experience in authoring and/or reviewing design documents, such as I/O schedules, functional design specifications, functional chronicles, interface control documents, etc.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering, Physics, Maths, Science).

Desirable

• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).
• History in IEC 61508 – Functional Safety (or similar) and production of supporting evidence to substantiate safety claims.
• Experience with Manoeuvring Systems from various industries.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.

You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Complex Systems team:

To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is opening a new office in Coventry. This burgeoning team offers opportunities to develop your skills and build a lasting career with us. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and accommodate disabilities or health conditions through reasonable adjustments. Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, and applicants must meet security vetting requirements.

Closing Date: 5th August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

If interested, please submit your application early.