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Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems • Hilsea, Portsmouth

Salary

£51k – £51k

Posted

19 August 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

BAE Systems is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer in Hilsea, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £51k – £51k. 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 Systems Engineer Location: Portsmouth Naval Base 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 £57,000 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 and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: BAE Systems — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £51k – £51k
How this salary compares: about 6% above the £48,000 median across 914 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Hilsea, Portsmouth · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 2 other live engineering roles in Hilsea — browse them
Posted: 19 August 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.