Job Title: Combat Systems Principal Engineer
Location: Glasgow, Scotstoun – mostly onsite
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Up to £57,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
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.
Role description:
Integrate and deliver the Combat System design solution for the Type 26 GCS (Global Combat Ship), acting as the primary technical support to various stakeholders (suppliers, customer and various internal teams) for assigned system(s). The role requires time-sensitive complex problem solving, reacting to any technical queries arising during the shipbuild, integration and testing of the Combat System. The delivery of the Combat System to schedule, cost and quality is imperative to enable successful trials which will enable the ship programme and wholeship requirements to be met.
Core Duties:
- Ensuring the Combat System design elements are installed to specification then presenting this for formal inspection and test activities, supporting the coordination of formal trials
- Act as the System Authorised Person ensuring that the defined Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) are at all times applied to their system(s) and that prior to any use of their system or work being conducted upon the system, the necessary SSOW controls are in place/have been applied, in compliance with the safety principles of electrical and mechanical safe systems of work (SSOW) to enable nominated sub-systems STW and trials or planned maintenance
- Act at the Technical Design Lead when communicating with other supplier representatives and internal teams to discuss technical issues and problems
- Liaising with other Combat System Technical Design leads, and the CS Technical Authority to ensure coherency across the Combat System and incorporation of whole ship and system requirements
Essential Skills:
- Qualified to HND/degree level in a STEM related discipline. Applicants should be a Chartered Engineer or hold another equivalent professional registration with a relevant institution
- You’ll have strong problem-solving capability demonstrated through working in fast-paced project environments and applying specialist knowledge to maintain delivery against schedule
- You’ll have knowledge and experience of the physical and functional integration of Combat Systems on naval platforms
Benefits:
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.
The Underwater Systems Team:
The Underwater Systems team, within the wider Type 26 Combat Systems team, is highly collaborative, providing support and learning to optimise system integration on the platform. This role involves working closely with sonar equipment within the Combat System and requires predominantly on-site presence to support ship teams during installation, integration, and testing. Working hours may occasionally extend into evenings or weekends to align with the ship programme. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the delivery of the Combat System for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 26 anti-submarine frigates, where sonar capability is a critical component.
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.
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.
Closing Date 4th June 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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