Join Our Team as a Trials & Commissioning Engineer (Electrical)
Salary: Circa £46,000 - £49,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
Location: Scotstoun (On-site)
What You'll Be Doing
As a Trials & Commissioning Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the success of our electrical marine systems. Your responsibilities will include:
* Setting to Work: Overseeing electrical marine systems across the entire ship platform, including Power and Propulsion, HVAC, Fixed Fire Fighting, and more.
* Safety First: Acting as an Electrical Authorised Person, you'll ensure safe systems of work for ship electrical systems, including isolations and permits.
* Audits & Inspections: Conducting thorough audits and inspections of electrical systems for handover to Commissioning, while collaborating with ship Operations and Design teams.
* Documentation: Writing essential technical documents to support set to work and trials, including test forms and risk assessments.
* Coordination: Working with equipment manufacturers, clients, and acceptance bodies to demonstrate acceptance of ship systems.
* Troubleshooting: Analyzing technical drawings and manuals to fault-find ship systems and liaising with design teams to resolve issues.
* Defining Scope: Establishing the handover scope for ship electrical systems and testing requirements to align with overall program needs.
Your Skills and Experiences
Essential:
* Experience in Marine Engineering or a comparable industry.
* Strong technical understanding of electrical systems operation and design.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and mentor within multi-disciplinary teams.
* Ability to obtain a Seafarers Medical Certificate.
Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects, along with specific qualifications recognized by a professional institution. We encourage and support our engineers in achieving relevant accreditation.
Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.
Benefits
We offer a competitive pension scheme along with a range of flexible benefits, including:
* Employee share plans
* Discounted health and wellbeing programs
* Green car scheme
* Private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential for an annual incentive
The Commissioning Engineering Team
Join a dynamic and growing team where you will report directly to the Senior Commissioning Team Lead. Collaborate with global stakeholders and attend crucial Equipment Acceptance events within the Type 26 programme. This role offers:
* Opportunities for professional development through comprehensive training.
* A chance to grow your marine engineering skills.
* Numerous career progression opportunities in an innovative environment.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity. You'll be empowered to reach your full potential in a supportive environment. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Security Information: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 10th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you're interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!
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