Principal Engineer - Support Engineering at BAE Systems

Coventry, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Weapon System Support, Engineering Lifecycle, Product Safety, Environmental Policies, Maintenance Planning, Technical Support, MOD Defence Equipment, Submarine Delivery Agency, SHE Awareness, DN Class Platform Knowledge, Governance Processes, Technical Assurance, Adaptability, Collaboration, Risk Management, Safety

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Support Engineering Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Brough OR 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: Assist the Senior Engineering Manager in delivering effective ILS outputs for the Strategic Weapon System Support (SWSS) solution Provide expert support knowledge in responding to engineering queries from the MOD or Submarine Enterprise partners about the design, safety, maintenance, and operation of equipment and systems on in-service submarines Offer expert advice on equipment in line with current governance processes, in response to engineering queries from the MOD Design Authority Deliver support to the appropriate Engineering and Support Managers in the preparation of briefs and reports for both internal Provide technical support for creating the maintenance plan, ensuring it meets Design Authority requirements, and contribute to work aimed at reducing duration, including related risks and issues and external reporting requirements Provision of SWSS technical information from previously published sources where still available Your skills and experiences Knowledge of DN Class Platform / SWSS (Strategic Weapon System Support), operation, maintenance and training Strategic Weapon System (SWS) qualification Knowledge of MOD Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) processes Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with some experience of operating in a number of phases Strong awareness of Product Safety & Environmental policies and SHE 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 Datum Pack team This specialist role works closely with the Product Configuration team, particularly in relation to managing the Datum Pack, which is just one part of their responsibilities. This SQEP technical advisory role will collaborate directly with the technical delivery teams who manage and organize product-related items, providing them with authoritative guidance and technical assurance. You will become part of a rapidly growing team focused on support and supportability within a fast-paced and continuously evolving environment. The role requires sharpness and adaptability to effectively meet the demands of this challenging setting. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 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: 4th December 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. #LI-GM3 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Engineering Manager in delivering effective ILS outputs for the Strategic Weapon System Support solution. Provide expert support knowledge in responding to engineering queries from the MOD or Submarine Enterprise partners about the design, safety, maintenance, and operation of equipment and systems on in-service submarines.