Job Description
Job Title: Principal Electrical Power Engineer
Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid) – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
What you’ll be doing:
* Functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
* Authoring and reviewing technical documentation
* Managing associated technical risks, assumptions, and dependencies
* Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
* Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
* Taking a leading role by guiding more junior members of the team through the systems definition process
* Opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including BAE, customer, and supplier sites
Your skills and experiences:
Essential
* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering experience
* Engineering Chartership required (or significant progress towards Chartership can be demonstrated)
* Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Experience with Permanent Magnet Motor/Generator
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a wide range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits—including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Steam Integrated Design Team (IDT):
As a Principal Electrical Power Engineer, you will be part of a new team working on innovative technologies that are firsts for the British Navy. You will be involved in development, verification, and validation processes, with a strong focus on Turbo Generators. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and where you’re empowered to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals.
We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, previous roles, and place of birth can restrict your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, which typically involves 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level required.
Closing Date: 14th May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early submission of applications.
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