Join Us as a Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (HV)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Hybrid (3 days on-site)
Salary: £45,628 – £61,500 (Based on skills and experience)
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our electrical engineering standards and processes. Your responsibilities will include:
* Defining site standards: Establish technical requirements for equipment, systems, and facilities.
* Conducting reviews: Assess design proposals to ensure compliance with standards throughout the lifecycle of equipment and facilities.
* Producing documentation: Create technical reports and documentation to support engineering processes.
* Problem-solving: Provide input on engineering issues related to high voltage systems.
* Leading improvements: Chair and guide enhancements in policies, equipment, and capabilities while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Your Skills and Experiences
We’re looking for a talented electrical engineer who brings:
* High Voltage expertise: Demonstrable experience with 11kV systems.
* Industrial experience: Familiarity with commercial standards in an engineering environment.
* Educational background: Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (e.g., HND with relevant experience).
* Professional registration: Registered with an engineering professional institute, with the potential to achieve chartered status.
* Leadership experience: Proven ability to lead within an engineering context and knowledge of British standards.
* Technical proficiency: Experience in assurance and other transferable skills.
* Nuclear environment experience: Familiarity with ONR License Conditions or similar highly regulated sectors is a plus.
Benefits
We believe in rewarding our team members! Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health and lifestyle benefits, including:
* Green car scheme
* Private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
About the Site Specialist Engineering (SSE) Team
Our SSE Electrical team is dedicated to providing expert support in setting electrical standards and requirements. You’ll have the opportunity to:
* Engage with various electrical disciplines, including LV, HV, C&I, and Communications.
* Contribute to the development of new facilities and enhance existing systems.
* Embrace daily challenges that foster innovative problem-solving.
We also offer relocation support packages for eligible candidates across all Submarines roles.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you’ll make a real impact in an inclusive culture that values diversity and integrity. We empower you to reach your full potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to 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 positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 1st March 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!