Overview
Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base
We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about options for this role. Salary: Up to £42,000 depending on skills and experience.
What you’ll be doing
* Production of Installation Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms. These solutions include Electrical/System Drawings, Cable Route Drawings, Cable Data Sheets, Bills of Materials and associated Installation Instructions.
* Liaison with MoD Customer and Industry Partners throughout the Design process to develop agreed Equipment Integration Requirements.
* Undertake Ship Surveys in support of Design Integration, Equipment Material State Reports, Equipment Configuration Control and Ship Power and Load Chart Management.
* Configure and Maintain Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution and Blown Fibre Networks.
* Produce Ship/Equipment Feasibility Studies.
* Collaborate with in-house Mechanical, Structural, HVAC and Project Management Teams.
* Collaborate with Industry Partners and Technical Authorities.
* Support Ship-build and Submarine electrical detailed design activities.
* Provide technical input to the Product Safety of Design Services deliverables.
Skills and experience
* Essential: Knowledge of Electrical Systems theory; interpretation and application of Electrical Design Standards.
* Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices and Electrical Distribution Systems.
* Working knowledge/understanding of CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets.
* IT literate in Microsoft Office applications.
* ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* All candidates must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance to SC level.
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a broad range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits (including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts). You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
About the team
The Design Services – Electrical Team comprises engineers from Industry, Armed Forces Service Leavers and BAE Apprenticeship Schemes. Working with our Structures & Outfit, HVAC, Mechanical & Piping and Safety Teams, we provide through-life electrical engineering support to Royal Naval Surface Fleet, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Submarine Platforms.
Additional information
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. We value diversity of thought and an inclusive culture. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard as a minimum. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required for some roles, typically with 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.
Closing Date: 24 October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.
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