Engineering Manager - Electrical Systems

BAE Systems; Bedale; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced engineer to lead a team in defining Electrical Power Systems for next-generation submarine design. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and requires strong leadership and technical skills in electrical engineering. A salary of up to £61,967 is available, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership.
• Substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design/development.
• Experience in design/development of power systems from concept to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an engineering team to deliver functional design of Electrical Power Systems equipment.
• Manage processes and reviews of technical documentation.
• Provide advice on electrical power technical aspects across various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Job description

Location: Barrow-in-Furness/Filton - (Hybrid - 2 days a fortnight in Barrow, 1 day a week in Filton, dependent on business needs, with regular travel to other UK sites)

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment.
2. Manage processes and reviews of technical documentation.
3. Manage associated technical risks, assumptions, and dependencies.
4. Provide advice on electrical power technical aspects across various engineering disciplines.
5. Engage with customers and suppliers to resolve complex problems.
6. Guide the team through the systems definition process.
7. Mentor junior team members to develop capabilities and skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership.
• Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design/development.
• Experience in design/development of power systems from concept to detailed design.
• Strong knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of defence standards.
• Experience with Marine Electrical Systems.
• Experience across the engineering lifecycle.

Additional Information:

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may affect eligibility based on nationality, place of birth, and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

Salary: Up to £61,967 (dependent on skills and experience). Benefits include a pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Electrical Power Systems Definition team is working on the UK's next-generation SSN design, involving collaboration across the UK, Australia, and the US. The role involves leading a team of engineers in defining system elements for submarine design, including documentation, spatial modelling, and build outputs. Travel across the UK to various BAE, customer, and supplier sites is expected. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

BAE Systems promotes an inclusive culture valuing diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.