Principal Electrical Power Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal Electrical Power Engineer to design and define Electrical Power Systems equipment. The role involves managing technical risks, guiding junior engineers, and engaging with customers. Flexible working arrangements are available, and benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced leave. Applicants must have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Engineering Chartership required or significant progress towards it.

Responsibilities

• Functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment.
• Managing associated technical risks and providing solutions to complex problems.
• Guiding junior team members through the systems definition process.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Electrical Engineering

AC and DC Electrical Power Systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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

Salary: Competitive

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. Taking a leading role by guiding more junior members of the team through the systems definition process
7. Opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites

Your skills and experiences:

• Essential: Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Engineering experience
• Engineering Chartership required (or significant progress towards Chartership can be demonstrated)
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Electrical Power Systems Definition team:

Working on the UK’s next- SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team responsible for defining the needs of equipment, defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs.

Additional Information:

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 integrity, rewards merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals.

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on factors such as your nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level.

Closing Date: 1st May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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