Overview
Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems – Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – Hybrid (2 days a fortnight in Barrow, 1 day a week in Filton) dependent on business needs, with regular visits to other UK sites as required. Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience).
What you’ll be doing
* Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
* Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation
* Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
* Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
* Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
* Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process
* Providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development
Your skills and experiences
Essential
* Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards
* Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development
* Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)
* Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Team Leadership experience
Desirable
* Knowledge of defence standards
* Experience of Marine Electrical Systems
* Experience of working with engineering life cycle
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.
Security, eligibility and notices
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may limit eligibility based on nationality, place of birth, or other factors. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required, often with 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency for the role.
Closing Date: 12 October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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