Job Description
Job description
Job title: Principal Engineer – Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance)
Location: Barrow, Brough, Frimley, Filton or Broad Oak
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting the management of requirements and acceptance for systems across the project
• Supporting system certification towards project milestones
• Develop the process for management of interface requirements and validation across the platform and lead on the management of the interface control process
• Support the maturity and checking of interfaces in pursuance of a verified and validated design
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
• Systems Engineering Lifecycle experience
• Significant experience in Requirements elicitation and interface management and/or design independent verification, validation and acceptance of complex products and systems
• Experience of using requirements management tools (DOORs)
• An understanding of software based systems and interfaces
• Degree quals in Engineering / STEM Subject. Candidates looking to interview for the Principal role should be looking to work towards / have gained Chartership
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 Whole Boat Systems Engineering Team:
The Whole Boat Systems Engineering Team manage the requirements and acceptance through verification and validation This is enacted through use of requirements management tools (DOORS), defining and maintaining systems engineering processes used by the project and providing technical guidance to the wider engineering teams. This role will be focussing on interface management and acceptance between systems/sub-systems.
Our broad range of Systems teams cover all aspects of the products design throughout its lifecycle implementing a variety of tool and techniques tailored to support the specialist requirements of our products. From Agile methodologies to a Model Based Approach to Systems Engineering we are keen in maintaining our role as a leader in the field of Defence engineering by investing in our people. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 17th August 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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Job title: Principal Engineer – Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance)
Location: Barrow, Brough, Frimley, Filton or Broad Oak
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting the management of requirements and acceptance for systems across the project
• Supporting system certification towards project milestones
• Develop the process for management of interface requirements and validation across the platform and lead on the management of the interface control process
• Support the maturity and checking of interfaces in pursuance of a verified and validated design
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
• Systems Engineering Lifecycle experience
• Significant experience in Requirements elicitation and interface management and/or design independent verification, validation and acceptance of complex products and systems
• Experience of using requirements management tools (DOORs)
• An understanding of software based systems and interfaces
• Degree quals in Engineering / STEM Subject. Candidates looking to interview for the Principal role should be looking to work towards / have gained Chartership
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 Whole Boat Systems Engineering Team:
The Whole Boat Systems Engineering Team manage the requirements and acceptance through verification and validation This is enacted through use of requirements management tools (DOORS), defining and maintaining systems engineering processes used by the project and providing technical guidance to the wider engineering teams. This role will be focussing on interface management and acceptance between systems/sub-systems.
Our broad range of Systems teams cover all aspects of the products design throughout its lifecycle implementing a variety of tool and techniques tailored to support the specialist requirements of our products. From Agile methodologies to a Model Based Approach to Systems Engineering we are keen in maintaining our role as a leader in the field of Defence engineering by investing in our people. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 17th August 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.
#LI-KI1
#LI-Hybrid
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Requirements and Acceptance Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in England offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.