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Principal Systems Integration & Validation Engineer

  • Location: Barrow-in-Furness District
  • Salary: Up to £65.19 per hour + Inside IR35 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 5 days ago

  • Sector: Defence & Aerospace
  • Contact: Emily Stapley
  • Contact Email: e.stapley@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Client: BAE Systems
  • Expiry Date: 01 June 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH84347_1745136751

Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Integration, Validation & Verification)

📍 Barrow or Manchester | 💼 12-Month Contract | 🔁 Inside IR35 (Umbrella or PAYE)
🧭 Hybrid working: 3-4 days onsite, with travel to Rochester & Warton as required

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a passion for complex integration and cutting-edge defence systems? Join a high-impact programme supporting the UK submarine fleet as a Principal Systems Integration & Validation Engineer. You'll lead and deliver engineering solutions that bring control systems to life in real-world environments.



🔧 What You'll Be Doing:

  • Designing and setting up IV&V (Integration, Validation & Verification) facilities and SIM/STIM test rigs

  • Supporting test programmes through to system certification for advanced control systems

  • Leading technical work packages across multidisciplinary teams and mentoring other engineers

  • Managing C&I equipment delivery and ensuring solutions meet customer needs

  • Supporting the design, development, and qualification of high-integrity systems used on in-build or in-service vessels



🧠 What You'll Bring:

  • Proven experience in Systems Engineering and strong knowledge of C&I system design

  • Full lifecycle understanding of systems engineering - from requirements to validation

  • Familiarity with Defence or Industry standards such as IEC 61508 / ARP 4754 / DO-178C

  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or a related STEM subject

  • Chartership or actively working towards it

  • Confident communicator with leadership experience, and able to influence across teams and stakeholders



💬 Why Join?

This is a pivotal role where your expertise will directly contribute to the capability and safety of key national defence assets. You'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.

Please note that due to security nature of this role, we can only consider those who have lived in the UK in the last 5 years and is eligible for SC security clearance.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

* Achieve a work/life balance
* Be appreciated and valued
* Gain security clearance

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!