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Principal Engineer - Configuration and Release Controller

BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness

Principal Engineer - Configuration and Release Controller

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BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 30 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9823a95c52054343b2b06ee6820c012b

Full Job Description

  • Supporting the production of the configuration management plan
  • Support the design and maintenance of configuration management and release processes
  • Discharging configuration management activities in accordance with the plan
  • Identification, production, release and delivery of software products to both internal and external customers
  • Support the definition, implementation and maintenance of stakeholder configuration management requirements
  • Support configuration audit activities (i.e. FCA/PCA)
  • Coaching of the configuration management team
  • Interfacing with the platform configuration management team to ensure that platform configurations are accurately maintained, In this team, you will be part of a new capability within the business. This means that you will be involved in significantly influencing the direction the team takes. You will be involved in defining, establishing, approving, and maintaining the configuration and release management processes for products and supporting artefacts for the Dreadnought program with the support of a team of engineers.

    Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science)
  • Relevant Configuration Management standards (i.e. IEEE-828, ISO-TR-19759)
  • Practical knowledge of the implementation of configuration and release management
  • Configuration Management toolsets (i.e. Micro focus Dimensions)
  • Release Management
    • Desirable:
  • Registered as CEng (or can demonstrate eligibility and commitment to register for CEng within 12 months of appointment)
  • Systems and Engineering Lifecycle models (i.e. V or Waterfall)
  • Configuration Auditing
  • Process design and development

    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 diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

    Salary: Competitive, 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.

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