Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Kilmarnock; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer to conduct load flow and stability analysis and to manage electrical load budgets. The role involves collaboration with multi-discipline teams and developing electrical models. Essential qualifications include a degree in electrical engineering and extensive experience in Power Systems Modelling. Flexible working arrangements are offered with a competitive salary of up to £55,000.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of high power and medium voltage power systems.
• Extensive experience in Power Systems Modelling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis.
• Manage and analyze the electrical load budget.
• Develop and validate electrical models.

Skills

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Knowledge of high power and medium voltage power systems

Experience in Power Systems Modelling

Expertise in electrical load budget and load flow analysis

Familiarity with power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, Simulink/Simscape, MATLAB)

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

ETAP

Simulink

Simscape

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

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External DescriptionDescription – External

Job Title:Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Location:Barrow-In-Furness & Filton / Hybrid (2 days a fortnight onsite at Barrow; 1 day a week onsite at Filton) depending on business needs

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

Salary:Up to £55,000 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

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
• Extensive experience in Power Systems Modelling
• 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

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of 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.

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 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 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 security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:12th October 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.

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