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# Principal Systems Testing and Integration Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Barrow-in-Furness, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer-Aided Design, Test Execution Engine, System-level Testing
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gba1abe34846382b3e6b59cf62c1c8befc/eaa

## About the Role

* You will require either a HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or hold an equivalent qualification or experience
 * Experience of providing leadership and guidance to a team will be required
 * You will need to either currently be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or be actively working towards this goal
 * Software test experience including automation of unit, module / component integration and system level testing or commissioning of control systems with an HMI interface in an industry such as Marine, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Automotive or similar will be required
 * You will have gained knowledge or experience with electrical control systems that utilise Programmable Logic Controllers

## Description

As a Principal Systems Testing and Integration Engineer, you will play a key role in the integration of complex Platform Management System software and control systems. You will lead test activities, investigate and resolve system issues, engage with suppliers and stakeholders and support commissioning and acceptance events. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full system lifecycle on cutting-edge submarine programmes, providing technical leadership while ensuring the safe, high-quality delivery of critical engineering solutions.
Core duties:

 * You will be responsible for the assigned functional test design of the Platform Management System
 * Managing the test execution and reporting activities including the recording of accurate records as per policy, procedure and legislation
 * You will be responsible for the capture, communication and demonstration of observations and fault investigation findings to relevant stakeholders
 * You will be fulfilling defined development needs, identifying self-development opportunities and undertaking mandatory training
 * Provide support with peer reviews of test input and output documentation to ensure consistency and quality is maintained
 * You will be representing the Company at supplier premises during demonstrations, UATs and FATs events
 * Attend the relevant schedule, risk reviews and technical meetings, providing SQEP knowledge to the PMS delivery teams
 * You will be liaising closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues that risk the test plan and associated strategies


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