Prinicpal Engineer - System Architect

Job description

Principal Engineer - Systems Architect

Would you like a highly varied and unique position? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Engineer - Systems Architect at based at either Scotstoun, Filton or Portsmouth.

As a Principal Engineer - Systems Architect, you will work across the Systems Engineering team as well as the system design teams to enable a comprehensive understanding of Marine Systems end-to-end functionality to be developed and linked to the operational and physical requirements. The role will provide specialist expertise in the use and deployment of MoDAF viewpoints – linking all aspects of the engineering design process with an appropriate Engineering Data Framework

This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop existing skills and the chance to work on the Type 26 programme building 8 Global Combat Ships for the Royal Navy.

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Engineer - Systems Architect will involve:

Planning, managing and implementing the development of an appropriate functional architecture and Engineering Data Framework for Marine Systems in conjunction with other SE techniques (such as dynamic modelling, V&E etc.) and other stakeholders

Developing and tailoring the policies, principles, and processes that will be adhered to in the development of the Marine Systems architecture and EDF

Identifying and managing resource and technology requirements for the development of the Marine Systems architecture, which includes the management of any resource/technology constraints – lead the delivery of work packages as required

Liaising with other SE team members to capture, analyse and map requirements in an architecting environment to support requirements analysis and traceability of solution elements

Prioritising architecting tasking to ensure that Architecture Products are developed in an appropriate sequence to support the higher level integration plan

Leading and chairing architecture review meetings with customers/stakeholders/system designers including individuals unfamiliar with the architecting process

Your skills and qualifications:

Extensive System/Enterprise Architecting experience with the ability to apply and communicate this understanding

Ability to understand complex systems involving software control

Experience of planning and running system architecture work

Experience managing own work to deliver against time and cost

Providing support and developing the team as the SME

What we're looking for in you:

To be successful in this role you will show excellent communication skills when managing and working with a team. You will be able to manage your time effectively and be highly organised. You will have good influencing skills and be a logical and structured thinker.

Location: Scotstoun, Filton or Portsmouth

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.

Maritime Naval Ships

We design and build a full range of naval ships, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations. We also develop and integrate state of the art combat systems for the surface fleet, equipping customers with the best possible information to operate effectively in modern naval environments. We are committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities and people. That's work that inspires us. That's BAE Systems.

You will find we offer a wealth of career options. From offshore patrol vessels through to Type 26 Global Combat Ship and QE Class aircraft carriers, the projects you'll be involved with are exciting and challenging and will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. We offer the flexibility you need to do what's important to you, whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we'll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential. Talk to us about Smart Working.

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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