Join Our Team as a Trials & Commissioning Engineer – Electrical!
Salary: Circa £46,000-£49,000 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 and equipment across the entire ship platform, including Power and Propulsion, HVAC, Fixed Fire Fighting, LV Distribution, and more.
* Act as an Electrical Authorised Person, ensuring safe systems of work for ship electrical systems, including isolations and permits.
* Conduct audits and inspections of electrical ship systems, collaborating with ship Operations and Design teams.
* Write technical documentation to support set to work and trials, including test forms and risk assessments.
* Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, clients, and acceptance bodies to demonstrate acceptance of ship systems.
* Utilize and analyze technical drawings and manuals to troubleshoot ship systems, working closely with design teams to resolve issues.
* Define the scope of handover for ship electrical systems and testing requirements to align with overall program needs.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* Experience in Marine engineering or a similar industry.
* Strong technical understanding of electrical systems operation and design.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and mentor within multidisciplinary teams.
* 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 recognized professional institution.
Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.
Benefits:
At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a competitive salary. Enjoy:
* A robust 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. In this collaborative environment, you’ll engage with key stakeholders globally and participate in crucial Equipment Acceptance events within the Type 26 programme.
This role not only enhances your marine engineering skills through comprehensive training but also opens doors for career progression. It’s an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a team that values innovation and excellence.
Why BAE Systems?
Here, 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, 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 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 may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
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