Power System Design Lead

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Power System Design Lead, where you'll design and verify power systems for cutting-edge radar technology in the defense sector. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary, with opportunities for career development and innovation in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working

Employee assistance programs

Cycle2Work

Employee discounts

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Possibly an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Expertise in electrical power systems design.
• Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards and EMC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design AC & DC power and distribution systems.
• Specify bespoke hardware and manage sub-contractor development.
• Generate design documentation and technical reports.

Skills

Electrical power systems design

AC to DC conversion

Electrical Safety Standards

EMC qualification

Matlab/Simulink

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

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 opportunities to develop next-generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your day-to-day will be exciting and diverse, applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire development lifecycle as you help develop radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Design of AC & DC power and distribution systems, including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This includes designing and specifying electrical supply systems from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails.
2. Designing motor drives, control, and positioning systems, managing EMC and verification processes.
3. Specifying bespoke hardware and managing associated sub-contractor development programs.
4. Verifying designs through simulation, analysis, and testing, including support for EMC testing and customer installations.
5. Generating design documentation and technical reports, providing Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team.
6. Adhering to the Engineering Lifecycle and contributing to progress, peer reviews, and design reviews.

Your Skills and Experiences:

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Expertise in electrical power systems design, including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation, and conditioning, with knowledge of linear and switch-mode supplies.
• Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards and EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411.
• Experience with modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink and awareness of SysML is beneficial.
• Ability to gather evidence supporting acceptance, legislative compliance, and safety.
• A rigorous approach to safety concerning high power/high voltage equipment.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance programs, Cycle2Work, employee discounts, and possibly an annual incentive.

The Power System Design Team:

At BAE Systems, we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products, and developing next-generation capabilities to keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value talent—people eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact, and translate this into world-class products.

Our mission is to equip our customers with the most advanced systems, investing in and building the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. We operate in a highly collaborative environment, closely aligned with our customers' strategic needs.

Joining us means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We offer rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology. Your future starts here.

Our Cowes workplace is easily accessible from Southampton via a regular ferry and BAE shuttle service.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities.

If you have a condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may be influenced by your nationality, previous roles, or place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of security vetting.

Closing Date: 20th May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to avoid missing out.