Principal Electrical Power Engineer

TieTalent; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Cycle2work

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering firm in Coventry is looking for a Principal Engineer in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power. The ideal candidate will have a BEng or MEng, experience in power system modelling, and strong knowledge of the engineering lifecycle. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and numerous benefits, including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle.
• In depth understanding of Power System Architecture.
• Experience in relevant Engineering role to industry codes and standards.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop solutions using NX.
• Work as a member of a multi-functional team.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the team.
• Collaborate in multi-functional teams (Capgemini, Siemens, IBM, SSNA).
• Plan own work to meet targets with supervisor guidance.
• Seek continuous improvements to processes, tools and methods.
• Lead low-risk/high-complexity tasks with project support.

Kenntnisse

Power system modelling

Generators

Switchgear

Power electronics

Engineering lifecycle understanding

Ausbildung

BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent

Tools

NX

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Job title: Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Power)

Location: Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions to a range of common design situations/problems using NX


• Understand and apply a range of fundamental design processes, tools, systems and techniques


• Develop and produce ways of working within NX to provide design intent


• Work as a member of a multi-functional team created to accomplish tasks (e.g. Capgemini, Siemens, IBM and SSNA)


• Begin to schedule own work to meet target time scales and budget demand using tools and techniques with guidance from their supervisor


• Continually seek ways to improve processes, toolsets, systems, techniques and the generic workplace


• Take an active role in high risk and high complexity tasks with low-risk involvement, supported by the project leader or equivalent

Qualifications

• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent and CEng (or be able to satisfy requirements for CEng)


• Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle


• Understanding of at least one of the following areas: Power system modelling; generators; switchgear; protection; power electronics


• In depth understanding of Power System Architecture, Power Generation and Distribution, Protection and Co-ordination or Power Earth Fault Monitoring


• Experience of working within a relevant Engineering role to industry codes and standards

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.

The Coventry team

The team supports the Engineering Manager and external specialists during development and analysis of platform power systems. The Principal Engineer shall act as team lead, managing the day-to-day activities of the team and the production of deliverables. The Principal Engineer shall be responsible for developing and maintaining the competency and skills of the team, project plan and schedule project activities, while managing the resolution of any related issues. We offer relocation 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 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.

Closing Date: 14th July 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet