Job Title: Principal Engineer C&I – Infrastructure and Facilities

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Hybrid – 2 days onsite every second week

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £55,000

Who we are:

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. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You’ll use your knowledge in Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) to shape and develop shore based IV&V capability and facilities for highly complex integrated systems within the SSN AUKUS Platform Complex Systems domain. You’ll oversee the delivery of a Prototype and Integration capabilities and infrastructure for Platform Complex Systems. Establishing an infrastructure to enable successful design proving and integration for highly complex integrated systems and their interfaces to support both the Design Phase and Integration phase of the Systems Engineering V-Model.

Core duties:

• Lead Platform Complex Systems IV&V Facility Projects establishing the IV&V requirements and with internal and external stakeholders

• Lead the establishment of PCS IV&V infrastructure Capabilities and Facilities

• You will apply your experience to develop off boat test infrastructure for Platform Complex Systems including third party interface testing

Essential Skills:

• You hold a BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline or in Control & Instrumentation

• You will possess knowledge in the following areas: control systems, system integration and fieldbus technologies

• Experience in setting up common infrastructure for large projects

• Exposure to corporate lifecycle management frameworks would be beneficial

The SSNA – Platform Complex Systems Team (PCS IV&V):

The PCS IV&V team is a growing, high-impact engineering function delivering IV&V and system integration across the SSNA Platform Complex Systems programme. Working across disciplines, the team drives collaboration, resolves intricate tasks and shapes new capabilities—offering excellent development, cross-programme exposure and considerable support toward chartership.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. 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. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

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.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that 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 where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 16th October 2026

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.

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