Overview
Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Up to £42,000 depending on skills and experience
Responsibilities
* Production of Installation Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms. This includes Electrical/System Drawings, Cable Route Drawings, Cable Data Sheets, Bill of Materials and associated Installation Instructions.
* Liaison with MoD Customer and Industry Partners throughout the Design process developing 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 a technical input to the Product Safety of Design Services deliverables.
Skills & Qualifications
* Essential: Knowledge of Electrical Systems theory and interpretation/application of Electrical Design Standards.
* Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices and Electrical Distribution Systems.
* Working knowledge/understanding of CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets.
* IT literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
* ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance to SC level.
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive 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 Design Services – Electrical Team
Our team of engineers is sourced from a combination of Industry, Armed Forces Service Leavers and our own 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.
Notice
We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a health condition or requires reasonable adjustments, speak to your recruiter. Some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Baseline Personnel Security Standard is required; higher levels of Security Vetting may be required depending on the role.
Closing Date: 26 September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Application guidance: Please submit your application as early as possible. LI-JM1 LI-Hybrid
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