Join Our Team as a Trials & Commissioning Engineer – Electrical!
Salary: Up to £45,500, based on your skills and experience
Location: Scotstoun – On-site
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Trials & Commissioning Engineer, you will 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, ensuring safe systems of work for ship electrical systems.
* Audits & Inspections: Conducting thorough audits and inspections of electrical systems for handover to Commissioning.
* Documentation: Writing technical documents to support trials, including test forms and risk assessments.
* Collaboration: Coordinating with equipment manufacturers, clients, and acceptance bodies to demonstrate system acceptance.
* Troubleshooting: Analyzing technical drawings and manuals to resolve issues with ship systems.
* Defining Scope: Establishing the handover scope for electrical systems and testing requirements.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential Qualifications:
* Experience in Marine Engineering or a comparable industry.
* Strong technical understanding of electrical systems operation and design.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.
* Capability to obtain a Seafarers Medical Certificate.
* Relevant commissioning or marine experience.
All engineers should hold an academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects, and strive for recognition as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through a professional institution. We support our engineers in achieving relevant accreditations.
Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.
Why Join Us?
Benefits:
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Employee share plans.
* Flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and shopping discounts.
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive.
The Commissioning Engineering Team:
Become part of a large, dynamic team where you will report directly to the Senior Commissioning Team Lead. Collaborate with global stakeholders and participate in crucial Equipment Acceptance events within the Type 26 programme. This role offers extensive training and numerous career progression opportunities, allowing you to grow your marine engineering skills while contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you’ll make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make 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 Note: 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 positions. 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, please submit your application as soon as possible!
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