Principal Engineer- Combat Systems (External Communications)Job Title: Combat Systems Engineer (External Communications System (ECS) Submarines)
Location: Southern sites (Frimley, Filton, Devonport) - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience
What you’ll be doing:
Your skills and experiences:
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive
The In-Service ECS Team:
As part of the In-service ECS Engineering Team, this role will include regular engagement with a variety of departments, including key stakeholders within BAE and the MoD in order to provide development and delivery of the final product to meet the customer’s requirements. You will also be supporting the ECS Technical Authority (TA) that provides system assurance of the common External Communications System (cECS) for both Vanguard and Astute class submarines. This role offers a great opportunity for further professional development supporting UK defence to build a lasting career.
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: 9th July 2025
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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