Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer

BAE Systems; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in the verification and validation of electrical power systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to conduct critical analyses, mentor team members, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. You will be part of a culture that values diversity and integrity, empowering you to make a real difference in the industry. With flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits, this role is ideal for those looking to excel in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave Allowance

Company Contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in conducting electrical load budget and load flow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conducting load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis of power systems.
• Preparing technical reports and collaborating with multi-discipline teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Load Flow Analysis

High Power Systems Knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Tools

ETAP

Simulink

MATLAB

Job description

Job Title: Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Filton, Brough, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Frimley or 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:

• Conducting load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis of an electrical power system
• Management and analysis of the electrical load budget
• Developing and validating electrical models
• Collaborating with multi-discipline teams, suppliers and stakeholders on matters related to the power system
• Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations communicating results and advising recommendations
• Developing and mentoring other team members

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in electrical engineering
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
• Knowledge of high power and medium voltage power systems and distributions
• Experience conducting electrical load budget and load flow analysis
• An understanding in power system analysis software tools (e.g., ETAP, Simulink/Simscape, MATLAB)
• Stakeholder management experience

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 Electrical Verification Team:

As part of the Electrical Verification Team, you will be involved in the verification and validation of the power system, conducting analysis, and performing calculations to support the maturity and design of the electrical platform. 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 diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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: 17th May 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.