Power System Design Lead in PO40

Energy Jobline ZR; Freshwater; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy job platform is seeking a Power System Design Lead in the Isle of Wight. This hybrid role offers a salary up to £85,700, where you will design AC & DC power systems and ensure adherence to engineering standards. You will develop next-generation radar products and contribute to exciting projects in the defence industry.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in electrical power system design and specifications.
• Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink.
• Rigorous approach to safety for high power/high voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems including sizing and control.
• Specifying electrical supply systems from AC to circuit board voltage.
• Generate design documentation and technical reports.

Skills

Electrical power systems design

AC to DC conversion

Electrical safety standards

Matlab/Simulink

EMC qualification

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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: Up to £85,700 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. 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 radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology.

What you’ll be doing:

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

Your Skills and Experiences:

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

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave allowance and a company‑contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• Additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts.
• Possible annual incentive.

The Power System Design Team: At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world‑class products and the next‑capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting‑edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent—people like you—who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world‑class products.

Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK’s sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real‑world impact.

We’re on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs – your future starts here.

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. 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 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 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 as 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 in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 10th November 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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