JobTitle: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes – Onsite Salary: Up to £87,200 DOE + bonus scheme Comeand put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering roleat the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry.Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existingproducts, there will be the opportunity to develop next generationradar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to ourstrategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be excitingand diverse by applying the principles of SystemsEngineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle asyou join in developing radar systems used by those who serve andprotect us. Whowe are: JoinBAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valuedmember of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your uniqueskills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect whatmatters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering theadvanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutionsof tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. Fromthe depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s nolimit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Roledescription: Youwill develop innovative solutions to complex and emerging technical challenges withinadvanced radar systems, applying broad systems engineering expertise to guide design,resolve issues and ensure technical rigour. Your role includesperforming detailed system analysis , managing design trade‑offs and leading thedecomposition and governance of requirements using approvedtoolsets such as IBM DOORS Next. Actingas a central technical authority, you will drive system‑level decision ‑making, lead analytical activities and mentorteam members while collaborating with multidisciplinary specialiststo shape integrated design solutions. You will also direct systemintegration, oversee test planning and execution, and defineacceptance strategies that clearly demonstrate system performanceacross diverse operational scenarios to stakeholders. Coreduties:
Developing novel solutions toevolving technical challenges and emerging issuesfor complex RadarSystems that our customers and end-user communities arefacing Applying abreadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles , techniquesand governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolveengineering issues Conducting system design analysis to manage trade-offs of systemparameters to characterise and specify robust productdesign Leading the decomposition ofrequirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approvedtoolset such as IBM DOORS Next Be a technical focus point with aholistic understanding of the system solution, leading analysis activities and systemdesign decisions andproviding guidance to own team Collaborating with specialists acrossdifferent engineering disciplines including electronics,electrical, mechanical, software and radar subject matter expertsto direct and realise overarching system designsolutions Directingand undertaking system integration, test planning andexecution Definingand articulating system acceptance strategies and acceptanceevidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range ofoperational scenarios to internal and externalstakeholders Essentialskills:
Experience of systems design,integration & test An understanding of Systems andProduct lifecycles from concept through to delivery An understanding of a range ofEngineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical,Electrical) Anunderstanding of Radar Systems is desirable, although not essentialif other complementary skills demonstrate a capacity to understandnew technologies quickly and effectively Good inter-personal skills with theability to communicate to all levels within the organisation andexternally Experience of presenting bothtechnical and non-technical information in a formalsetting Degree (orequivalent) qualified in an engineering or sciencediscipline TheRadar Systems Engineering team: Youwill be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within ourclose-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinaryengineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-newradar products to address emerging and future threats. Joinus and help shape the future of Radar technology! Ourworkplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southamptonwith a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service fromthe ferry terminal to site. WhyBAE Systems? Hereyou’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities.With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place whereyou can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to beyour best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoyrewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family,support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as abalanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways ofworking and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportiveculture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of thedifference you make. Aplace where everyone can thrive: We’recommitted to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feelsvalued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds,perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital tothe work we do. Pleasebe aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to bothsecurity and export control restrictions. These restrictions meanthat factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you mayhave previously held, and your place of birth can restrict theroles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. Allapplicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel SecurityStandard. Many roles also require higher levels of NationalSecurity Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 yearsof continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting levelrequired for the role, to allow for meaningful security vettingchecks. ClosingDate: 8th July 2026 Wereserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receivesufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you areinterested, please submit your application as early aspossible. #LI-JP1#LI-Hybrid…