Electrical Engineer

BAE Systems; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cambridge is seeking a Principal Engineer for Test Integration. This role involves understanding technical designs, developing innovative integration testing methods, and creating test procedures for critical submarine systems. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and extensive experience in electrical and software testing. The position offers competitive salary packages and various benefits, including relocation support, and contributes to an inclusive culture that values diversity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical and Software Testing.
• Experience in high assurance engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand technical design and liaise between teams.
• Develop integration test capability through workshops.
• Perform innovative integration testing on advanced systems.
• Develop complex test procedures for critical activities.
• Write test procedures for the submarine build.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Software Testing

Test and Acceptance

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in relevant engineering field

Job description

Principal Engineer - Test Integration

Salary: Up to £57,000 depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Gain an ample understanding of the underlying technical design of the systems under test and act as a technical liaison between design and commissioning teams on test related topics.
• Contribute to the development of the Integration test capability through Process and Facilities workshops, project planning and coaching/mentoring other staff.
• Develop and perform innovative integration testing, covering specialised systems of state‑of‑the‑art electrical programmable equipment.
• Provide pivotal input to the development and creation of complex test procedures to govern critical de‑risking activities.
• Write test procedures and deliver measures to significant stages of the submarine build.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or engineering experience (Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Knowledge and understanding of Electrical Testing and/or Software Testing.
• Experience of Test and Acceptance within a high assurance engineering environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• Extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Green car scheme.
• Private health plans and shopping discounts.
• Potential annual incentive.

As a Principal Integration Test Engineer within the Test & Integration team, you will have the opportunity to develop and perform innovative integration testing, and to contribute to complex test procedures that govern critical de‑risking activities. This team plays a critical role in testing the software of vital boat systems and is expected to grow rapidly, providing development opportunities.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential.

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.