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Job Opportunity: Principal Engineer (C&I/Commissioning) - 12-Month Onsite Contract at BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, UK

Duration: 12 months

Working Arrangement: Full-time, 4 days per week onsite

About the Role:

We are seeking 2 skilled Principal Engineer specializing in Commissioning for a 12-month contract position at our Barrow-in-Furness facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, installing, and testing hardware to develop a plant simulation system. This system will be instrumental in testing on-board control systems prior to their deployment onto the platform. The role emphasizes electrical installation, testing, and commissioning of control systems and associated test harnesses.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop hardware design solutions that meet project milestones in terms of time, cost, and quality.

Manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to systems or products, ensuring integration across platforms or programs.

Produce necessary documentation to support the design review process, including technical specifications, diagrams, calculations, and design justifications.

Install systems in accordance with design documentation, ensuring all work adheres to safety protocols and relevant standards.

Commission and set to work all installed test harnesses to verify correct and safe installation.

Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and that all work aligns with company, safety, environmental, and local business processes and standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in electronic, electrical, hardware, or software engineering, particularly within C&I disciplines.

Strong understanding of complex system design and engineering principles.

In-depth knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and its processes.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines, teams, and suppliers.

Understanding of cross-engineering disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineering.

Ability to produce and interpret technical documentation and create structured reports and presentations.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with Siemens control systems.

Background in industries such as Defence, Automation, or Factory settings.

Familiarity with electrical safe work practices.

Working Hours:

The role operates on core hours with flexibility, amounting to 4 days per week.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security company employing over 90,500 people worldwide. We deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and empowers our employees to thrive.

Please note: This role is subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet the relevant security clearance requirements and have the right to work in the UK

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