Principal Engineer - SIF C&I
- Employer
- BAE Systems
- Location
- Cumbria, Barrow-In-Furness, England
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 16 Feb 2019
- Reference
- 56867
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- Discipline
- Design, Manufacturing & Production, Systems
- Sector
- Defence, Marine, Nuclear Industry
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
Principal Engineer - SIF C&I
We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Engineer - SIF C&I at our site in Barrow.
As a Principal Engineer - SIF C&I, you will be responsible for the test and acceptance of software from a range of suppliers that is integral to the overall operation and control of the submarine.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to work within a new facility, within a diverse team. This affords the opportunity to develop and own new pieces of work and then enhance BAE's capability through software development.
Your main responsibilities as a Principal Engineer - SIF C&I will involve:
Dealing with technical documentation
Creating technical presentations
Calculations
Test procedures and facilities
Attending factory acceptance tests
Functional System Diagrams
Software Coding
Your skills and qualifications as a Principal Engineer - SIF C&I:
Good technical background & experience of working in the Defence, Space, Nuclear, or other high-assurance industry
Good technical knowledge of Electronics, Communications Systems and Applications
Understanding of PLCs
Understanding of SCADA/Distributed Control Systems
Understanding of engineering design lifecycle and verification/validation
Technical report writing skills
What we're looking for in you:
You will be confident with excellent communication skills. You will be analytical minded and good stakeholder management experience.
Location: Barrow
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, 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 - Submarines
Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.
The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.
Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.
We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.
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.
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/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.
Company
At BAE Systems we serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us, in a corporate culture that is performance driven and values led.
We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. We help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information.
We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.
Facts and Figures
- Global defence supplier and world-leading innovator
- Established positions in air, maritime and land domains
- Growing position in cyber security
- Principal markets – US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia
- 89,600 employees in over 40 countries
- Customers in around 80 countries
- 2020 sales of £20,862m
- £1,700 invested in training per employee in 2020
- £11bn spent with 21,000 directly-contracted suppliers
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