Electrical Power Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Millom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology is looking for an Electrical Power Engineer to join their new Design Team working on innovative technologies for the British Navy. The role involves technical specifications, supplier liaison, and developing power systems with an emphasis on Turbo Generators. They offer flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Experience with high power, medium voltage power electronics, machines, and drives.
• Knowledge of power systems including conversion and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Write technical specifications and support contract placements.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and customers.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title:

Electrical Power Engineer

Location:

Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid) – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary:

Negotiable dependant on experience

What you’ll be doing:

Writing technical specifications and supporting in the down selection and placing of contracts

Liaising and collaborating with external suppliers and the customer

Following design lifecycle management to ensure the delivery of equipment to specification

Providing technical consultation to multi-discipline teams, suppliers and stakeholders on matters related to the power system

Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations to communicate results and recommendations effectively

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Experience with high power, medium voltage power electronics, machines, and drives

Knowledge of power systems, including conversion, distributions, and

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

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 Steam Integrated Design Team (IDT):

As an Electrical Power Engineer, you will be part of a new team working on new technologies which are a first to the British Navy.

You will be involved in the development, verification, and validation processes, with a strong focus on Turbo Generators. 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 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 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 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:

13th July 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.

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