Principal Engineer

Job description

Principal Engineer

Would you like to join Applied Intelligence Laboratories? (AI Labs) is the research and technology arm of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence business, in partnership with the other businesses and educational establishments with whom we work with to innovate and develop and transform aspiration and vision into engineered reality.

We provide research & development, consultancy, specialist manufacturing and technical services for Applied Intelligence and other BAE Systems businesses. Additionally, our expertise helps the UK MoD, US Department of Defence, European Defence Agency, UK Sport, universities and other leading innovative organisations to achieve their goals.

We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Engineer at our site in Great Baddow, near Chelmsford Essex.

As a Principal Engineer you will be involved in leading the delivery of innovative research projects to quality, time and budget while working with teams of scientific and engineering staff.

This role will also provide you with the opportunity to work with a wide range of interesting stakeholders including the MOD and the European Space Agency.

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Engineer will involve:

Working with a team of multi-disciplined scientists and / or engineers to execute projects for customers, a large proportion of the projects undertaken will results in practical demonstrations at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2 to 5 and operational system up to TRL 9

Assisting with the development of new business opportunities and participating in the timely generation of high quality, well planned and innovative bids with an acceptable level of risk

Identification and delivery of internally funded work that builds capability for exploitation in line with the AI Labs strategy

Engaging with customers and AI Labs management on a daily basis

Developing & maintaining key business relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and external institutions to support new business and awareness of the state-of-the-art

Promoting the technical excellence of AI Labs through generation of patents and external publicity in scientific journals and / or the press

Ensuring that all projects are undertaken in line with AI Labs process & governance

Your skills and qualifications:
Solid grounding in engineering with significant experience in an engineering or technology based environment, working on complex, multi-disciplinary projects

Experience in digital signal processing techniques and the ability to design processing architecture relating to communications and signal processing systems

A good knowledge of communications protocols

Working knowledge of one or more programming languages is essential, preferably C, and UNIX programming and fluent in Matlab

Ability to assess and understand the impact of emerging technologies and how these can be applied

Able to understand, influence and talk with credibility (in terms of engineering principles) about areas of technology outside of own area of specific expertise

Ability to work with customers or other stakeholders to capture requirements and highlight the risks and opportunities in a plan

Knowledge of ECSS (European Cooperation for Space Standardization), CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems) standards would be advantageous


What we're looking for in you:

You will be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others as well as being able to work to a team structure and respect the opinions of others as well as having the ability to take the lead when required.
You will also be able to demonstrate that you can continually build and maintain relationships with networks of people who may be able to assist in business winning and delivery.

Location: Great Baddow

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Applied Intelligence Ltd

We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cybercrime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations.

We do this using our unique set of solutions, systems, experience and processes - often collecting and analysing huge volumes of data. These, combined with our Cyber Special forces - some of the most skilled people in the world, enable us to defend against cyber-attacks, fraud and financial crime, enable intelligence-led policing and solve complex data problems.
We employ over 4,000 people across 18 countries in the Americas, APAC, UK and EMEA.

Our Enterprise IT Services team has a vital role in delivering some of Applied Intelligence's key projects, as well as providing IT services for the wider BAE Systems business.
We recognise the individual needs of our employees and are proud to offer flexible working arrangements where possible.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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