Design Engineer - Electrical

ZipRecruiter; Petersfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering firm based in Portsmouth is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to create Installation Design Solutions for new equipment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in electrical systems and relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary of up to £42,000, hybrid working options, and a range of employee benefits including pension schemes and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of Electrical Design Standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply Electrical Systems theory.
• Experience in Electrical Distribution Systems.
• Experience with CAD tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce Installation Design Solutions for Maritime Platforms.
• Liaise with MoD Customer and Industry Partners.
• Undertake Ship Surveys to support Design Integration.
• Maintain Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution.

Skills

Knowledge of Electrical Systems theory

Electrical Installation Practices

CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets

IT literacy in Microsoft Office

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering

UK Security Clearance ability

Education

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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.

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