Engineering Manager - Electrical Systems

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks an experienced engineer to lead a team in defining Electrical Power Systems for naval applications. Candidates should have substantial experience in Electrical Engineering and knowledge of AC/DC power systems. The role offers salary up to £61,967 and includes various benefits. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and travel to multiple UK sites.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing package

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Experience of working with engineering life cycle.
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment.
• Engage with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems.
• Provide leadership and mentoring of more junior team members.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Team Leadership experience

Education

Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design/development

Tools

Experience of design/development of power systems

Knowledge of defence standards

Job description

Location: Barrow-in-Furness/Filton – Hybrid (2 days a fortnight in Barrow, 1 day a week in Filton, plus regular visits to other UK sites).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment.
• Oversee the processes and reviews of technical documentation.
• Manage associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies.
• Provide advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines.
• Engage with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems.
• Take a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process.
• Provide leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design/development.
• Experience of design/development of power systems (concept through to detailed design).
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Team Leadership experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of defence standards.
• Experience of Marine Electrical Systems.
• Experience of working with engineering life cycle.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Up to £61,967 (commensurate with skills and experience). The role includes a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, a flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits package, green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

About the Electrical Power Systems Definition team

The Electrical Power Systems Definition team works on the UK's next‑generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States. You will be part of the Electrical Power team responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. 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 diversity of thought, rewards integrity, 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.