Power Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to enhance the reliability of high-power platforms. In this pivotal role, you will engage in the design validation of submarine power systems, conducting detailed analyses and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This opportunity allows you to contribute to a nationally significant defense program while working on cutting-edge technologies. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and provides a supportive environment for career development. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a real impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working hours

Social gatherings and team building

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with high power and medium voltage systems.
• Hands-on experience with electrical load budget analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis of power systems.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power System Analysis

Load Flow Studies

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Simulink/Simscape

MATLAB

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Job Title: Senior Power Systems Engineer
Location: Manchester (1 Day/Month)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sectors: Defence

Are you ready to take on a critical role in advancing the performance and reliability of high-power platforms? ALTEN UK is looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to support the design validation and electrical maturity of a major defence programme. Working on cutting-edge submarine power systems, you’ll carry out detailed analysis and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help shape the future of naval technology. If you're driven by technical depth and real-world impact, this is your opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis of complex power systems
• Manage and maintain the electrical load budget to support design development
• Develop and validate electrical models using industry-standard tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders on electrical power architecture
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, calculations, and presentations outlining findings and recommendations
• Support the verification and validation (V&V) activities of the electrical platform

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Power Systems Engineer
Location: Manchester (1 Day/Month)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sectors: Defence

Are you ready to take on a critical role in advancing the performance and reliability of high-power platforms? ALTEN UK is looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to support the design validation and electrical maturity of a major defence programme. Working on cutting-edge submarine power systems, you’ll carry out detailed analysis and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help shape the future of naval technology. If you're driven by technical depth and real-world impact, this is your opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis of complex power systems
• Manage and maintain the electrical load budget to support design development
• Develop and validate electrical models using industry-standard tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders on electrical power architecture
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, calculations, and presentations outlining findings and recommendations
• Support the verification and validation (V&V) activities of the electrical platform

Qualifications

Essential skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with high power and medium voltage distribution systems
• Hands-on experience with electrical load budget analysis and load flow studies
• Proficient in power system analysis tools such as ETAP, Simulink/Simscape, or MATLAB
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills within a technical environment
• Previous experience in the Defence, Aerospace, or high-integrity engineering sectors preferred
• Must be eligible for UKEO Security Clearance

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)