Electrical Instrumentation Engineer

BAE Systems; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to engage in the development and testing of platform electronic systems. You'll need a strong background in electrical principles and instrument systems, alongside excellent problem-solving skills. The role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to work in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Responsibilities

• Liaising with internal customers to ensure requirements are met.
• Installation of instrumentation around site to meet customer needs.
• Fault finding and repairing legacy equipment.
• Work with supply chain and equipment suppliers for deliverables.
• Support factory acceptance trials and analyze results.
• Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification tasks.
• Support Certificate of Design activities.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Principles

Proficient in trouble shooting and repairing Complex instrumentation Systems

Ability to read and Interpret technical/schematic drawings

Demonstrable experience of defining and conducting test procedures

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Education

EngTech (or ability to satisfy requirements for EngTech)

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Instrumentation Engineer

Location

Barrow-in-Furness. On-site

Salary

Negotiable, depending on experience

What you’ll be doing

• Liaising with internal customers as required to foster collaborative working relationships and ensure requirements are adequately articulated, understood and met
• Installation of a variety of different instrumentation around site that captures our customer’s needs
• Fault finding and repairing legacy equipment
• Work with BAE Systems’ supply chain department and equipment suppliers to deliver equipment that meets customer requirements
• Where appropriate support factory acceptance trial attendance and submarine system trials and analyse trial results when required
• Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification tasks as directed
• Provide support to the Certificate of Design activities
• Support the production of evidence in support of qualification, legislative requirements and safety justifications and provide specialist support for associated activities

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Proficient in trouble shooting and repairing Complex instrumentation Systems
• Ability to read and Interpret technical/schematic drawings
• Demonstrable experience of defining and conducting test procedures.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Desirable:

• EngTech (or be able to satisfy requirements for EngTech)

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 Instrumentation Development Services (IDS) team

As an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer, you will provide support to the senior and principal engineers and/or external specialists during development of testing regimes and verification activities for platform electronic systems. You will be involved in analysis and production of technical reports supporting system verification.

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.

Security and Vetting

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

31st October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.