Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

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Job Title: Principal C&I Engineer – Nuclear

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (2 days minimum on site per fortnight). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing

• Support the development of the nuclear C&I design for SSNA
• Develop the technical and programmatic interfaces between BAES and third parties
• Work with a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution, and the supporting vehicle control strategy
• Collaborate with the engineering manager in the delivery of the Primary Propulsion C&I system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets
• Deliver the response to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring that the plan is delivered to schedule
• Provide guidance and instruction on the engineering methods/process to deliver the engineering delivery plan
• Work with the Engineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, developing the team members and nurturing their development
• Engage with legacy stakeholders in the development of a technical solution from a known baseline design

Your skills and experiences

• Background in the nuclear sector, with hands-on experience in safety-critical environments
• Designed large-scale C&I systems, ensuring compliance with functional, defence, and industrial standards
• Managed non-functional requirements such as EMC and shock, meeting stringent industrial compliance criteria
• Authored and reviewed key design documentation, including I/O schedules, functional design specifications, functional chronicles, and interface control documents
• Holds a degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM field such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Science

• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (i.e. RS-485, PROFIBUS)
• History in IEC 61508 – Functional Safety (or similar) and production of supporting evidence to substantiate safety claims

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Complex Systems – C&I Embed team

You will be working with a multitude of stakeholders to develop the design of the C&I for the Royal Navy’s next generation attack class submarine. The Platform Complex Systems team consists of engineers, designers and supporting functions with a range of experiences from graduates through to principal engineers. The team is responsible for the delivery of 28+ C&I and Internal Communication Systems and for the technical coordination and delivery of over 80+ C&I systems. Relocation support packages are available across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why join

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 of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard at minimum; higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required depending on the role.

Closing Date

7th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Additional information: Seniority level – Mid-Senior level; Employment type – Full-time; Job function – Engineering and Information Technology; Industries – Technology, Information and Internet

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