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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Wrecclesham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £47,241.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** May 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobsthamesvalley.co.uk/jobs/principal-systems-engineer-wrecclesham-surrey/2774620687-2/

## About the Role

* You'll have extensive experience in network or software engineering, ideally with a background in operations
 * You'll have the ability to take the lead on technical matters and provide expert guidance
 * You'll have Chartered Engineer status or be working towards it
 * You'll have familiarity with DOORS and prior hands-on experience using it
 * You'll have proven experience in change management processes

## Description

In this role, you will provide technical ownership of CCS design, supporting the Engineering Manager in delivering in-service programmes and leading key design decisions . You will oversee project scope, manage design changes and work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to identify and address risks early. You will lead programme-level design reviews, coordinate stakeholders and manage design baselines while ensuring design governance is maintained and Certificates of Design are produced where required. You will also review and influence technical requirements and architecture to support effective system integration across sub-systems and specialist areas, while providing subject matter expertise in the integration, validation and verification of systems.


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