Engineering Manager - Electrical Systems

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Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for an Engineering Manager in Electrical Systems to oversee a team in delivering power systems for cutting-edge projects. This hybrid role involves leading engineering initiatives, managing documentation, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a degree in Engineering and extensive knowledge in electrical systems. Competitive salary and benefits provided, including relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Chartership or prepared to work towards an engineering degree.
• Experience in designing and developing power systems.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an engineering team to deliver electrical systems.
• Manage and review technical documentation processes.
• Engage with customers and suppliers to solve complex problems.
• Guide the team through the systems definition process.

Skills

Chartership or engineering degree

Electrical Engineering design experience

Design/development of power systems

Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team Leadership experience

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems

Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – Hybrid (2 days a fortnight Barrow, 1 day a week Filton) with travel to other UK sites as required.

Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

Responsibilities

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

What you’ll need

• Essential
• Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards 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

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a range of flexible 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 Electrical Power Systems Definition Team

Working on the UK’s next- SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are 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 travel to various locations throughout the UK, including BAE, customer and supplier sites.

Relocation

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 security and export control restrictions. 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 at 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 service in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 12th 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.

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