Principal Engineer (Epoch 3 Systems)

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer – Computing Infrastructure

Would you like to work with cutting-edge technology to develop combat systems for submarines? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Systems Engineer – Computing Infrastructure to be based at our site in Weymouth, Dorset or Frimley, Surrey.

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will be involved in the architectural and system level design of the IT, networking and operating systems infrastructure on which combat systems for all UK submarines are built. You will be assisting with implementation and delivery of the infrastructure onto specific boat types and working with the Infrastructure Design Authority, Product Leaders, and directly with the customer.

This role will enable you to work with state-of-the-art technology, supporting nationally important submarine programmes.

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Engineer (Epoch 3) will involve:

Responding to UK submarine combat system requirements (functional and non-functional), concepts of use, architectural constraints and physical constraints

Carrying out architectural and system level design through to test and acceptance

Undertaking architectural design studies for new technology concepts and assessment of commercial technology opportunities via prototyping and de-risking

Determining and managing requirements

Decomposing and allocating requirements to functional and system breakdown structures

Defining system test and acceptance strategies for functional and non-functional qualification

Your skills and qualifications as a Principal Engineer (Epoch 3):

Essential:

· Systems engineering experience
· Background in networks, processing systems, operating systems and/or virtualisation
· Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Desirable:

· Defence industry background
· Degree or equivalent in Systems Engineering

What we're looking for in you:

You will have a keen eye for detail and will be motivated to undertake tasks without immediate supervision. You will be able to swiftly and accurately deliver high quality work.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Weymouth or Frimley

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.

Maritime Submarines – Combat Systems

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. It currently employs approximately 7,700 people, with 500 of these working for Combat Systems across our sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Ash Vale, Broad Oak, Filton, Frimley and Weymouth.

We are currently responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of the Royal Navy's latest and most capable generation of attack submarines, as well as their intelligent Combat Systems trusted to detect threats in the naval environment.

Our Combat Systems team designs, builds, integrates and supports all of the submarine combat systems in the UK fleet – essentially, the eyes and ears of each platform. We provide through-life support for combat systems, sensors and radars, and deliver complex programmes and technologies by applying expert programme management and world-class engineering.

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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