Principal Systems Engineer
BAE Systems, Frimley, Surrey
Principal Systems Engineer
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BAE Systems, Frimley, Surrey
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 2 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 7793b7b159444beb9afbaca628f36155
Full Job Description
- Lead systems engineering activities on the right-hand side of the engineering lifecycle V-Model, with a particular focus on testing, integration and commissioning, i.e. identifying issues and working with the relevant engineering disciplines to resolve them
- Production of progress and quality reporting tools and metrics
- Act as the senior point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve complex problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives
- Provide help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development
- Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority
- Maintaining a level of SQEP for the role through personal and professional development, This is an exciting opportunity to work on the all-new Type 26 Frigate programme for the Royal Navy, driving forward the Gun Control and Electro Optical Control system testing and integration at the land based integration facility, and commissioning on the Type 26 ship itself. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will work in a small team leading the technical activities and having responsibility for all aspects of systems engineering.
Experience in a software, hardware and system delivery team - A high level of understanding of the engineering lifecycle, with demonstrable 'hand-on' testing and integration experience
- A high level of understanding of systems engineering methodologies and practices
- Competence and capability with systems engineering tools Desirable:
- Bid team experience
- Naval ships platform experience in Gun Control and Electro Optical Control systems
- Requirements management and system design experience Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.
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: Up to £68,000 depending on skills and experience, 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.