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Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

BAE Systems • The Hill, Millom

Salary
£61k – £61k
Posted
3 November 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

BAE Systems is hiring a Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) in The Hill, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £61k – £61k. BAE Systems holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) Location: Barrow-in-Furness – (2 days minimum on site per fortnight.) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills an…
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  • Employer: BAE Systems — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £61k – £61k
  • How this salary compares: about 31% above the £46,852 median across 1,455 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: The Hill, Millom
  • Posted: 3 November 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.

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