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 vital member of our team, you will:
* Set to work on electrical marine systems across the entire ship platform, including Power and Propulsion, HVAC, Fixed Fire Fighting, and more.
* Act as an Electrical Authorised Person, ensuring safe systems of work for ship electrical systems, including isolations and safe energisation.
* Conduct audits and inspections of electrical systems, collaborating with ship Operations and Design teams for seamless handover to Commissioning.
* Write technical documentation to support trials, including test forms, risk assessments, and sea trials serials.
* Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, clients, and acceptance bodies to demonstrate successful acceptance of ship systems.
* Utilize and analyze technical drawings to troubleshoot systems, working closely with design teams to resolve issues.
* Define the scope of handover for electrical systems, ensuring alignment with overall program needs.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* Experience in Marine engineering or a comparable industry.
* Strong technical understanding of electrical systems operation and design.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and mentor in a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Capability to obtain a Seafarers Medical Certificate.
We encourage engineers at all levels to hold an academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects, and to pursue recognition as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through a professional institution.
Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme along with a range of flexible benefits, including:
* Employee share plans
* Discounted health and wellbeing programs
* Green car scheme
* Private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
The Commissioning Engineering Team:
Join our dynamic, growing 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 you the chance to enhance your marine engineering skills through comprehensive training and opens doors for career progression. It’s an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while being part of a team that values innovation and excellence.
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 strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to 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 roles. 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, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!
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