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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Filton, UK
- **Salary:** £120,640.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/principal-systems-engineer/46355288

## About the Role

Qualifications: Significant knowledge and expertise of Model Based Systems Full lifecycle experience Defence experience highly desirableIf you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Sam Pierre-Louis on for more information.About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They're experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, ***, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil
partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

## Description

Job DescriptionClient: BAE Systems Job Type: Contract Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Barrow, Portsmouth Broadoak or Filton Working Arrangements: 2 days per fortnight Hourly Rate: £58 PAYE or £78.33 Umbrella Duration: 12 months Key Responsibilities: Capture and agreed technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes. Deliver compliant technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations. Deliver design documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes. Deliver design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes. Provide engineering LCM adherence for all deliverables, Sub Contract Design Reviews and relevant input to project LCM activities. Provide engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM) adherence for all deliverables, Sub Contract Design Reviews and relevant input to project LCM activities.Skills &


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