Job Title: Power System Design Lead
Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available. Please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.
Salary: Up to £85,700 commensurate with skills and experience. Part‑time & accruing hours available; discuss options with recruiter.
Put yourself into a dynamic Power System Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next‑generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your day‑to‑day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.
What you'll be doing:
* Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control and the specification of power supplies and converters, covering designs from 440 V AC to circuit board voltage rails.
* Motor drives, control and positioning systems, EMC management and verification.
* Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated subcontractor development programmes.
* Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis and test techniques, including support to EMC test houses and customer installations.
* Generate design documentation and technical reports; provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team.
* Adhere to Engineering Lifecycle and contribute to progress, peer and design reviews.
Your Skills and Experiences:
* Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a strongly related subject.
* Comprehensive/expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: specification or design of electrical power systems (AC‑to‑DC conversion, distribution, regulation, conditioning, linear and switch‑mode supplies).
* Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards and, ideally, EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59‑411.
* Knowledge of modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink; awareness of SysML is beneficial.
* Gathering evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements and safety.
* A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high‑power/high‑voltage equipment.
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, a company‑contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2Work and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Power System Design Team:
At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world‑class products and the next‑generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting‑edge solutions, we value the investment in talent‑people like you who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world‑class products.
Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK's sovereign capability for radar. With strong backing from customers who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters.
Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence and real‑world impact. We’re on a growth journey with rich opportunities to develop, lead and innovate into the future. Join us and shape the future of radar technology. We work in the business of careers, not jobs – your future starts here.
Our workplace in Cowes is easily accessible from Southampton with a regular foot‑passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to the site.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want our recruitment processes to be as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role.
Closing Date: 10th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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