Power System Design Lead

BAE Systems - UK; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Power System Design Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge radar systems that enhance national security. This innovative firm is at the forefront of the defence industry, offering you the chance to apply your expertise in electrical power systems and contribute to exciting projects that counter emerging threats. With a focus on operational excellence and a commitment to safety, your work will directly impact the lives of those who serve and protect us. This is an opportunity to thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing electrical power systems and compliance with safety standards.
• Strong knowledge of AC to DC conversion and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design AC & DC power generation and distribution systems for radar technology.
• Generate design documentation and provide Electrical Engineering expertise.

Skills

Electrical Power Systems Design

AC to DC Conversion

Control Systems

EMC Management

Safety Standards Compliance

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

SysML

Job description

Job Title: Power System Design Lead

Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa 75,000 commensurate with skills and experience.

Put yourself into a dynamic Power System Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supply system from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails.
2. Motor drives, control, and positioning systems, EMC management and verification.
3. Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated sub-contractor development programmes.
4. Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations.
5. Generate design documentation and technical reports and provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team.
6. Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and contributing to progress, peer, and design reviews.

Your Skills and Experiences:

1. Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject.
2. Comprehensive/expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
3. Specification or design of electrical power systems including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioning including linear and switch-mode supplies.
4. Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards, and ideally EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411.
5. Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink would be beneficial as would some awareness of SysML.
6. Gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety.
7. A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Closing Date: 1st May 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.