Electrical Instrumentation Engineer (Ulverston) in Cumbria

Energy Jobline ZR; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer. In this role, you will support both senior engineers and external specialists, focusing on installation and trouble-shooting of instrumentation systems. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of electrical principles and problem-solving skills. You will also be eligible for relocation support and various employee benefits including a competitive pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Principles.
• Proficient in troubleshooting 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.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with internal customers to ensure requirements are understood.
• Installation of various instrumentation around the site.
• Fault finding and repairing of legacy equipment.
• Work with supply chain department and equipment suppliers.
• Support factory acceptance trial attendance and analyse trial results.

Skills

Electrical and Electronic Principles

Troubleshooting and repairing Complex instrumentation Systems

Reading and interpreting technical/schematic drawings

Defining and conducting test procedures

Problem solving and analytical skills

Education

EngTech

Job description

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 customers needs
• Fault finding and repairing of 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.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 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 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 place of origin, any UK residency, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must at minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous service in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31st October 2025