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Principal Electrical Power Engineer, Preston
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Principal Electrical Power Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Weymouth, Filton, Portsmouth, Frimley, Manchester – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
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:
* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience
* Engineering Chartership required (or significant progress towards Chartership)
* Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
Electrical Power Systems Definition team:
Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia, and the United States, you will be part of the Electrical Power team responsible for defining the needs of equipment, system elements required for the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modeling, and build outputs. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine 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 diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) 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 nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may restrict role eligibility. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, typically requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency for meaningful checks.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, we encourage early submission of your application.
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