Principal Engineer – Data Delivery

Job Title\: Principal Engineer – Data Delivery

Location\: UK Wide – Scotstoun, Filton, New Malden, Portsmouth, hybrid- 2/3 days per week on site- We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Scheme\: £1,000

Grade\: GG11

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Role description\:

Providing tactical leadership for the management and delivery for the RCD Engineering Query Management System and all associated engineering processes. Working with the RCD Customer, this will include developing and agreeing detailed applicable cross company engineering processes ensuring customer requirements are met and driving continuous improvement. This role requires a blend of Naval Ship engineering experience, delivery and people management, sitting within the organisation of the Vice President (VP) of Engineering and works closely with design, delivery, Digital, Data and Cyber (DDC), and the Office of the Chief Engineer..

Core Duties\:

• Own the engineering customer query management capability, including processes, tools, governance interfaces, reporting and performance measures – providing engineering technical leadership to enable the process performance
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives (engaging programme and Naval Ships Quality teams) to improve responsiveness, quality and customer satisfaction
• Service as main technical management point-of-contact and interface stakeholder to the shipyard customer on query management and performance, including contractual financial key performance indicators
• Develop and line manage query management engineering resource and direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, customer focus, and technical capability – including ownership of people capability and skills matrix

Essential skills\:

• Qualified to HND/degree level in a STEM related discipline. Applicants should be a Chartered Engineer or hold another equivalent professional registration with a relevant institution
• Practitioner-level expertise in engineering data management, data quality metrics, process compliance, and process mapping techniques
• Specialist knowledge of cross-company engineering processes and collaboration frameworks

The Capability and Readiness Team

Join a close-knit and highly collaborative team that thrives on variety and challenge. We work across a broad range of interesting topics, giving you the opportunity to develop diverse skills and make a meaningful impact. Our role involves regular interaction with customers and stakeholders, ensuring that no two days are the same. Operating in a fast-paced environment, we support one another to overcome challenges, share knowledge, and celebrate successes together. If you enjoy teamwork, continuous learning, and dynamic work, you'll fit right in.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 22nd July 2026