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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Salary:
£50 – £67 / hour
Location:
United Kingdom
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
19 October 2026
What they need
Software Engineering
BAE Systems
Location: Barrow
Contract Length: 12 months
2 – 3 days onsite per week (due to programme)
37 hours per week
Rate: £50.00 PAYE or £67.47 Umbrella inside IR35
Overview
BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Principal Engineer to join its software engineering team at our Barrow site, supporting the delivery of the Dreadnought Class Submarine programme.
The Platform Management System (PMS) is a critical element of the submarine, providing central control and indication for vital onboard systems, including the reactor plant and secondary propulsion systems.
Non-Negotiables
- UK Eyes only / ITAR
- BPSS + SC
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop safety-critical PLC and SCADA application software for the Dreadnought PMS.
- Implement software for PLC and SCADA-based control systems.
- Test safety-critical software modules before handover to the system testing team.
- Configure software builds to support testing activities at all levels.
- Manage software configuration and maintain appropriate configuration control.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and external stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineering colleagues.
- Take responsibility for the delivery of engineering work packages, ensuring quality and technical requirements are met.
Key Skills
We're looking for candidates with experience in software and equipment development, particularly within safety-critical control systems.
Relevant experience includes:
- PLC and SCADA software development and configuration.
- Siemens S7-1500 using TIA Portal.
- WinCC OA SCADA.
- Rockwell ControlLogix.
- GE Mark VIeS PLC.
- Trinity (Honeywell) iDefine modelling.
Experience within submarine, marine, nuclear, defence, pharmaceutical or other safety-critical control system environments would be highly beneficial.
If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 391 2187 for more information.
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, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
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