Naval Combat Systems Lead

3 weeks ago


Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time
Job Title: Principal Engineer – Systems Engineering

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to lead our Combat Systems team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing the system qualification plan, as well as providing guidance to combat system teams on their own qualification plans.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Leading the qualification of the Dreadnought Combat System
  • Developing and maintaining the System Qualification Plan
  • Providing guidance to Combat System Teams on their Sub System Qualification Plans
  • Providing Subject Matter Expertise to support Combat System Integration planning and definition
  • Leading engagement with Whole Boat Test & Commissioning
  • Test Specification development for platform trials at the Combat System level
  • Integration risk identification and mitigation

Your Skills and Experience:
  • Significant Maritime Combat System experience
  • Deep understanding of Requirements, Qualification, Integration, and Acceptance
  • Experience of the Verification and Validation phases
  • Solid theoretical understanding of System Engineering principles
  • Experience in the application of those principles
  • Experienced user of IBM DOORS Requirements Management Tool
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards submission
  • Knowledge and experience of Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Experienced user of Jira Toolset

About Us:
  • We are a leading defense company with a rich history of innovation and excellence.
  • We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company Contributed Share Incentive Plan.
  • Our employees have access to flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts.
  • We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and perspectives.

BAE Systems reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.



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