Principal Electrical Power Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Brough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Electrical Power Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in defining the next generation of Electrical Power Systems. This position offers the opportunity to engage with a variety of engineering disciplines while providing solutions to complex problems. You'll lead a talented team, author technical documentation, and manage risks, all while enjoying flexible working arrangements. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values your contributions and offers a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and employee discounts. If you're ready to make a real difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programs

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Chartership in Engineering or significant progress towards it.

Responsibilities

• Define functional design of Electrical Power Systems equipment.
• Lead and mentor junior team members through systems definition.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AC and DC Electrical Power Systems

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartership in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Principal Electrical Power Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Weymouth, Filton, Portsmouth, Frimley, Manchester – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

What you’ll be doing:

1. Functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
2. Authoring and reviewing technical documentation
3. Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
4. Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
5. Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
6. Leading and mentoring junior team members through the systems definition process
7. Travel to various locations throughout the UK, including BAE, customer, and supplier sites

Your skills and experiences:

1. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering experience
2. Chartership in Engineering (or significant progress towards it)
3. Extensive knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working options, employee assistance programs, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.

Electrical Power Systems Definition team:

Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design, you will be part of the Electrical Power team responsible for defining equipment needs, system elements, design documentation, spatial modeling, and build outputs. Relocation support packages are available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We aim to make our recruitment processes inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your assessment, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality and residency. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.