Principal Systems Engineer

Job Title: Principal Systems 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: Negotiable dependant on experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide subject matter expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders on Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Coach and mentor in Systems Engineering practices.
• Lead activities and supervise others as they tailor and develop Systems Engineering practices to suit the needs of a particular project/programme of work.
• Effectively communicate and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure the development and delivery of optimised systems.
• Demonstrate expertise in a given domain and also absorb and process new domain knowledge quickly.
• Work collaboratively across Engineering disciplines and other Functions.

Your skills and experiences:

• Experienced Engineer with a breadth of systems engineering knowledge and an understanding of the full engineering lifecycle.
• Understanding of systems engineering approaches, processes and procedures.
• Sound basis in the science of engineering - the basic physics, chemistry and mathematics on which engineering is founded.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics related discipline.
• Aware of the many disciplines that impact on system design, from various branches of engineering to law, commerce, management, logistics, and politics.
• Member of an appropriate professional institution and Chartered with them, or demonstrable working towards Chartership.
• Able to coach, mentor and assist others.

Benefits: Competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, Company contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. Eligibility for an annual incentive may also apply.

The Systems Engineering Team: Be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation, contributing to the foundational stages of a future Submarine programme, influencing key decisions and shaping the next generation of underwater technology.

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, empowering you to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, particularly from sections of the community currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically requires 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role.

Closing Date: 4th March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.