Design Engineer - Electrical

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer at their Portsmouth Naval Base. This role involves producing installation designs for maritime platforms and collaborating with various teams. Required skills include a strong knowledge of electrical systems and design standards, as well as the ability to obtain UK security clearance. The position offers a competitive pension scheme and a range of flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical systems theory essential.
• Must interpret and apply electrical design standards.
• Working knowledge of electrical installation practices required.

Responsibilities

• Production of installation design solutions for maritime platforms.
• Liaison with MoD customers and industry partners.
• Undertake ship surveys for design integration.

Skills

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

Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance to SC level

Education

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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

What you’ll be doing

• Production of Installation Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms. These solutions consist of 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.
• Configuring and Maintaining Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution and Blown Fibre Networks.
• Production of 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

Your skills and experiences

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 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.

The Design Services - Electrical Team

Our Team of engineers is sourced from a combination of Industry, Armed Forces Service Leavers and our own BAE Apprenticeship Schemes. Working in tandem with our Structures & Outfit, HVAC, Mechanical & Piping and Safety Teams we provide through life electrical engineering support to all Royal Naval Surface Fleet, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Submarine Platforms.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

2nd January 2026

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