Principal Systems Engineer
BAE SystemsPortsmouth, England, United Kingdom ⢠Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Posted April 13, 2026
87200 - 87200 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
BAE Systems is a global leader in the defence, aerospace and security sectors, delivering innovative technology-led solutions to help customers achieve mission success and keep people safe.
Job Description
Join BAE Systems as a Principal Systems Engineer and contribute to developing next-generation radar products to counter emerging threats. Apply systems engineering principles to guide design, resolve issues, and ensure technical rigour. Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to shape integrated design solutions.
Requirements
- Developing novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems
- Applying a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance
- Conducting system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters
- Leading the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next
- Collaborating with specialists across different engineering disciplines
- Directing and undertaking system integration, test planning and execution
- Defining and articulating system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence
Benefits
- Salary up to ÂŁ87,200 per year
- Bonus scheme
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development