Principal Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

BAE Systems; Millom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical to oversee commissioning activities for Integrated Systems test Section systems. The role requires strong knowledge of commissioning or maintenance within an industrial environment and a degree in Engineering. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and numerous training opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commissioning or maintenance within a similar industrial environment.
• Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Detailed knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk environment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct & mentor less experienced members of the team.
• Responsible for research, review & feedback of appropriate documentation.
• Keep accurate records of work activities.
• Deputise for the Commissioning Project Leader when required.
• Represent the Company on Contractors Sea Trials.

Skills

Knowledge of commissioning or maintenance

Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering

Knowledge of safety controls & procedures

Knowledge and experience of PLC Systems

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

Location

Barrow-In-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary

Competitive

What you’ll be doing

• Instruct & mentor less experienced members of the team within your knowledge & competency
• Working with a group of Electrical Engineers in the Integrated Systems test Section
• Responsible for research, review & feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard
• Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation
• Deputise for the relevant Commissioning Project Leader as and when required, including supervision of personnel
• Responsible for self-development and attending any mandatory training requirements
• To represent the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Knowledge of either commissioning or maintenance within a similar industrial environment
• Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Detailed knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk environment

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of PLC Systems and Electrical Testing

Benefits

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

The Test & Commissioning Team

As a Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical, you will be responsible for commissioning of all Integrated Systems test Section systems across Dreadnought submarines and off boat rigs. You will be carrying out daily commissioning activities and reporting into the commissioning project leader. In this role you will you have the opportunity to work across multiple platforms giving you exposure to different systems and technologies. You will be given lots of training to develop further within your career.

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 as 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.

Closing Date

23rd October 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.