Join Our Team as an Electrical Design Engineer!
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base. We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—just ask your recruiter about the options available for this role!
Salary: Up to £42,000, depending on your skills and experience.
What You'll Be Doing:
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of maritime platforms. Your responsibilities will include:
* Creating Installation Design Solutions for new equipment, including Electrical/System Drawings, Cable Route Drawings, Cable Data Sheets, and more.
* Collaborating with the MoD Customer and industry partners to develop agreed Equipment Integration Requirements.
* Conducting Ship Surveys to support design integration and manage equipment configurations.
* Configuring and maintaining Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution and Blown Fibre Networks.
* Producing Feasibility Studies for ships and equipment.
* Working closely with in-house teams, including Mechanical, Structural, HVAC, and Project Management.
* Engaging with industry partners and technical authorities.
* Supporting detailed design activities for ship-builds and submarines.
* Providing technical input to ensure the Product Safety of Design Services deliverables.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* Strong knowledge of Electrical Systems theory.
* Ability to interpret and apply Electrical Design Standards.
* Familiarity with Electrical Installation Practices and Distribution Systems.
* Experience with CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
* ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* Must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance to SC level.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. This includes:
* A green car scheme
* Private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
The Design Services Electrical Team:
Our team is a dynamic mix of industry experts, Armed Forces service leavers, and talented BAE apprentices. Together, we provide comprehensive electrical engineering support to the Royal Naval Surface Fleet, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and Submarine Platforms.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you can truly make a difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. 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.
Please note that 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: 24th October 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
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