
BAE Systems
Principal Systems Engineer
Job Description
Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements:- Proven experience in systems engineering
- Strong knowledge of system design and integration
- Familiarity with software and hardware lifecycle
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Relevant degree in engineering or related field
- Experience in project management is a plus
- Lead system design efforts across projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system viability
- Analyze system requirements and translate them into specifications
- Develop and maintain system documentation
- Conduct system testing and validation
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers
- Identify and manage technical risks
- Hardware
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We are a forward-thinking company located in the Isle of Wight, Cowes, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Chelmsford, offering a hybrid working pattern. Our Principal Systems Engineer role is dynamic and at the forefront of technology advancements. We provide a competitive salary of up to £87,200 DOE, plus a bonus scheme. We value our employees and offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
last updated 36 week of 2026
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£60,000
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This salary is 8% below the UK median for Software Engineers (£60,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks