Graduate Electrical Power Engineer

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Graduate Submarines Electrical Power Engineer. You will design Power Systems for advanced submarines, engage in Power Generation, and work in a hybrid role with a strong emphasis on Electrical Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and a passion for engineering innovation, coupled with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• 2.2 or predicted 2.2 in Electrical Engineering with Power modules or Power Generation/Distribution.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Power System Architecture.
• Manage Power Equipment for submarine operations.
• Ensure safe Power Generation and Distribution.
• Monitor Energy Storage and Power Electronics.

Skills

Power System Architecture

Power Generation and Distribution - both AC & DC

Power Electronics

Earth Fault Monitoring

Degaussing

Cathodic Protection

Submarine Lighting Systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Submarines Electrical Power Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria)

We offer relocation support packages for this role, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Responsibilities

• Power System Architecture; Protection and Co-ordination; Earth Fault Monitoring; Modelling and Operation
• Power Equipment
• Power Generation and Distribution - both AC & DC
• Energy Storage and Power Electronics
• Degaussing and Cathodic Protection
• Submarine Lighting Systems

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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, 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 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.

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 nationalities 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 National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you\'ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Electrical Engineering (ideally with Power modules) or Power Generation/Distribution.

Start date (dd Month Year) 7th September 2026

Length of contract Permanent contract