BAE Systems

Job Vacancy Principal Systems Engineer - Software/Simulation

Sunderland

BAE Systems

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Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
£75k-75,900
2 to 5 years experience
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Published on 22/09/2025

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Job title: Principal Systems Engineer - Software/Simulation

Location: Portsmouth - Broad Oak - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you'll be doing:

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority
  • Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle
  • Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design
  • Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next
  • Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)
  • Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems
  • Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements

Your skills and experiences:

  • Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products
  • Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207)
  • Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable)
  • Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA)
  • Background in software development and integration
  • Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions

MIMESIS Product team:

You will join our Simulation and Training sector at Broad Oak Works Portsmouth, part of BAE Systems Maritime and Land Defence Solutions, working on our MIMESIS product.

MIMESIS provides a battlespace simulation of the maritime world; from terrain and seabed, to weather and underwater acoustics, accurately modelling the movement and behaviour of ships, submarines and other platforms, and digitally replicating their unique capabilities (sonars, radars, weapons). As a System Technical Lead within the MIMESIS team, you will have technical responsibility for the design and development of new modules/content for the product, reviewing and approving lower level documentation. You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for our customers.

Knightsbridge, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
Consultancy firm
Bae Systems is a global defence, aerospace, and security company, delivering advanced solutions in air, land, sea, and cyber technologies. With a focus on innovation, safety, and sustainability, Bae Systems supports governments and commercial organisations worldwide, providing cutting-edge products and services to meet complex security challenges.

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