Principal Systems Engineering

Principal Systems Engineer We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on skills and experience Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. This position sits within the Systems Engineering Hub, which is part of the Warship Technical Authority (WTA) Service Hub. The WTA aims to deliver Naval whole ship, systems and equipment engineering support and change management . You will be part of a high performing Systems Engineering team, which works across the Maritime and Land Defence Solutions business unit. You will be required to lead and manage the delivery of on-going contracted workstreams, and deliver tailored systems engineering services to the Asset Management Service Hubs, which comprises of warship Platform Management , Maintenance Management , Supply Chain, Data and Digital Services. The Principal Systems Engineer provides technical leadership , acts as a technical authority within their scope, engages with customers and suppliers, and mentors engineers to build capability across projects and teams. As a Principal Systems Engineer you will support the delivery of one or more of the core WTA service elements; Design Change Management , Platform Technical Assurance, Material State Management , Obsolescence Management , Specialist Engineering Support, Future Support and Transformation Planning. You will understand the full problem space, surface constraints and emergent behaviours, balance trade-offs (performance, cost, schedule, safety, security), and define clear, testable success criteria. You will champion and govern MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) to capture system definition, behaviour, structure and interfaces; prioritise and retire key risks early; You will tailor and work with the engineering lifecycle; when required, plan progressive integration, prepare teams for design and test reviews, and drive verification and validation to achieve on-time, high-quality customer acceptance. You will collaborate with Asset Management Service Hubs to improve the service offering, and support activities which can be aided by systems engineering principles and toolsets follow engineering governance; Own and deliver concurrent work packages to cost, schedule and quality; and manage technical risks and opportunities You will mentor and coach engineers; promote systems engineering and improve ways of working across Asset Management You’ll have proven experience of applying systems engineering across the lifecycle, including requirements management, architecture definition, integration, MBSE and V&V You will have knowledge of applying Systems Engineering standards and principles including ISO 15288 You will be Degree level qualified (or have equivalent experience) in a STEM or systems related discipline, with desirable awareness of maritime or ship systems. The BAE Systems Warship Support Asset Management Team: Asset Management gives you the opportunity to work across a number of exciting programmes and services, such as Type 45, Minehunters, Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers, Type 23s & Offshore Patrol Vessels, International Naval Programmes and the Material State Management Service. Being in the Asset Management business, the role opens up further opportunities of working on exciting future developments that align with our customer’s direction and strategy. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. LI-Hybrid