Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power)

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur souhaite embaucher un Ingénieur Principal en Électricité pour travailler sur des systèmes de puissance électrique majeurs. Ce rôle hybride comprendra la conception fonctionnelle, la gestion des risques techniques tout en offrant des opportunités de voyage et d'encadrement au sein de l'équipe. L'opportunité d'évolution est réelle grâce à un environnement inclusif qui valorise la mérite.

Benefits

Pension compétitive

Plans d'action pour les employés

Avantages santé et bien-être

Réduction sur les achats

Possibilité d'incitation annuelle

Qualifications

• Diplôme en génie électrique ou équivalent.
• Charte requise ou progrès significatif vers la charte.
• Connaissance des systèmes électriques AC et DC.

Responsibilities

• Conception fonctionnelle et définition des équipements électriques.
• Gestion des risques techniques et des dépendances.
• Encadrer les membres juniors de l'équipe.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartership (or progress towards)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Electrical Power Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Filton – Hybrid – (Barrow – 2 days a fortnight onsite; 1 day a week onsite at Filton) depending on business needs

Salary: Up to £55k (commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
• Authoring and reviewing technical documentation
• Managing associated technical risks, assumptions, and dependencies
• Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
• Taking a leading role by guiding more junior members of the team through the systems definition process
• Opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including BAE, customer, and supplier sites

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering experience
• 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:

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, 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.

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, system elements required for submarine design and build, including design documentation, spatial modelling, and build outputs. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on factors like nationality, previous citizenship, or place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard as a minimum. Many roles require higher levels of security vetting, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level, to allow for thorough security checks.

Closing Date: 31st August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.

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