Job Title:
Principal Engineer – Communications

Location: Barrow,
Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible
working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about
the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger.
As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring
your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and
protect what matters most. You’ll 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, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems
could take you.

What you will be
doing:

In this role, you will
lead the design and
delivery of communications and audio systems for naval vessels,
defining system requirements and engineering standards to develop
effective solutions for complex submarine environments.
You will produce technical documentation, develop testing protocols
and support installation and commissioning activities. You will
analyse test results,
conduct technical studies to validate system performance, and
collaborate with engineering and project teams on cost estimation,
risk assessments and mitigation strategies, while supporting
Factory Acceptance Testing to ensure equipment quality before
installation.

Core
duties:

• Lead the design and integration
  of communications and audio systems across submarine platforms,
  defining system requirements, architecture and engineering
  standards to deliver robust and effective technical
  solutions.
• Produce high-quality technical
  documentation including system specifications, engineering
  calculations, design reports and user documentation, demonstrating
  strong technical writing and documentation capability.
• Define and support system testing protocols, including
  installation, commissioning and dockside activities, ensuring
  systems meet required operational performance, safety and
  reliability standards.
• Analyse, interpret and present
  qualification and test results to internal stakeholders and
  customers, ensuring compliance with defined technical requirements
  and operational expectations.
• Conduct
  technical studies, verification and validation activities to
  confirm that system designs meet engineering specifications and
  operational needs.
• Contribute technical
  expertise to engineering and project teams, supporting cost
  estimation, technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies
  for complex
  communications solutions.
• Support Factory
  Acceptance Testing (FAT) of supplier equipment when required,
  ensuring system performance and quality prior to delivery and
  installation.
• Hold a BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in a
  relevant discipline (e.g. Communications, Electrical,
  Telecommunications, Electronic or Audio Engineering) or equivalent
  experience, with proven
  system or equipment design experience and expertise in areas such as VoIP,
  PBX systems, acoustic modelling, radio or safety-critical
  communications systems; CEng and defence or marine standards
  knowledge desirable.

The Submarine Communications
Team:

As a Principal Engineer –
Communications, you will collaborate with the internal
communications design team to undertake a variety of design
activities related to data networks, communication systems and
associated equipment for submarine platforms.

This role offers excellent exposure across the
organisation, providing opportunities to engage with stakeholders
at multiple levels. It also provides strong professional development
prospects, enabling progression toward senior technical roles such
as Consultant Engineer or into engineering leadership pathways. Relocation
support may be available for submarine roles, subject to
eligibility criteria.

A place
where everyone can thrive:

We’re
committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels
valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds,
perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to
the work we do.

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.

Why BAE
Systems?

Here you’ll 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. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy
rewards tailored to what’s 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 and proud
of the difference you make.

Closing Date: 26th March
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.

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