Principal Systems Engineer

Job Title:

Principal Systems Engineer

Location:

Chelmsford Great Baddow, Hybrid, 3 days weekly onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary:
Up to £75,900 commensurate with skills and experience.

Part time & accruing hours available Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry.

Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology.

Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger.

As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most.

Youll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, theres no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What youll be doing:
You will develop innovative solutions to complex and emerging technical challenges within advanced radar systems, applying broad systems engineering expertise to guide design, resolve issues and ensure technical rigour.

Your role includes performing detailed system analysis , managing design trade-offs and leading the decomposition and governance of requirements using approved toolsets such as IBM DOORS Next.

Acting as a central technical authority, you will drive system-level decision
-making, lead analytical activities and mentor team members while collaborating with multidisciplinary specialists to shape integrated design solutions.

You will also direct system integration, oversee test planning and execution, and define acceptance strategies that clearly demonstrate system performance across diverse operational scenarios to stakeholders.

Core duties:
Youll be experienced in systems design, integration & test Youll have an understanding of Systems and Product life cycles from concept through to delivery Youll have an understanding of a range of Engineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical, Electrical) Youll have an understanding of Radar Systems is desirable, although not essential if other complementary skills demonstrate a capacity to understand new technologies quickly and effectively Youll hold good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organisation and externally Youll be experienced of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting Youll hold a degree (or equivalent) qualified in an engineering or science discipline The Radar Systems Engineering team:
You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats.

Join us and help shape the future of Radar technology! Why BAE Systems? Here youll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities.

With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best.

Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle.

In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong…