Head of System Engineering

4 weeks ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

Location: On-site

Salary: £45,628+ Dependent on skills and experience

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Systems Engineer to join our team at BAE Systems. As a key member of our Platform Systems Governance and Assurance team, you will play a crucial role in delivering strategic objectives and driving transparency, standardisation, and consistency across our Submarines network and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and manage emerging or existing compliance risks related to Engineering and Quality standards.
  • Assist in creating and managing a risk-based audit schedule and supporting inspections and recertification processes.
  • Support the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the T&FC Operational Framework and Code of Practice.
  • Review and improve T&FC's governance structures and arrangements to ensure they promote appropriate levels of responsibility, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Requirements:

  • Educated to degree level in a STEM-related subject.
  • Chartered engineer or working towards.
  • Proven experience of managing engineering and quality governance activities within a complex software environment.
  • Capable of developing, prioritising, and driving a detailed programme of work across multiple facilities.
  • Understanding of Engineering Lifecycle Management, Management Plans, and Business management Systems and Operational Frameworks.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001.
  • Diverse industry experience (e.g., Aerospace, Nuclear, Oil, Pharmaceutical).
  • Lean Six Sigma.
  • Exposure to Defence Standards & IEC 61508.

What We Offer:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

About the Role:

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain first-hand insight into complex operational systems and engage with cutting-edge engineering design. You'll join a dynamic team responsible for managing governance and assurance activities on behalf of the Test & Facilities Capability (T&FC). You will play a key role in developing and maintaining processes that support the entire engineering lifecycle. Currently, the team is working on the high-profile Dreadnaught Programme, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical national project.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.



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