Principal Engineer; External Communications Integration

Overview

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Principal Engineer (External Communications Integration)

Barrow-in-Furness. On-Site

Negotiable dependant on experience

• Maturing the external communications sub-system on the submarine from build to test
• Undertaking test and trial events on the submarine
• Working with subcontractors to come to site to undertake test events. You will be responsible for managing the visit – submitting security forms, health and safety briefs, on the boat, etc.
• Defect investigation or non-conformities (installation or testing). Investigate to a resolution
• Providing specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise to develop the functional design of external communications systems
• Defining the systems architecture, components, interfaces and data to enable the development and production of the component sub systems
• Understanding the contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems, and supporting the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities

• Experience in Field Engineering/Construction Engineering previously, within a test and commissioning background, including taking part in test and trial events
• Domain specialist within communications systems
• Relevant experience in fault finding role
• Electrical / electronic experience

• HNC/HND/Degree in electrical/electronic domain

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

This team oversee installation and test of the Combat System on the build boats. This role is specifically External Communication – working with the operations department to install kit, bringing subcontractors in and other specialists to undertake installation or test activity throughout the lifecycle of the build up to exit.

You will have the opportunity to operate the kit and work closely with ship staff on the boat, this will help them through a range of training and handover of the system once the kit has been matured.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.)

that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 29th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.