Senior CAD Designer – Electrical

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior CAD Designer, where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of electrical design in advanced submarine programs. This role offers a dynamic work environment with hybrid options, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. Collaborate with a talented team, leverage cutting-edge technology, and enjoy a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme and employee discounts. Your contributions will directly impact the security and innovation of our projects, making a real difference in the industry. Don't miss this chance to advance your career in a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Relevant apprenticeship or engineering qualification required.
• Experience in electrical design and CAD techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models of electrical systems and equipment.
• Develop 2D electrical schematics and system diagrams.

Skills

Electrical Design

3D Modeling

CAD Toolsets

Electrical Compartment Integration

Engineering Standards

Education

HNC or ONC in Engineering

Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Job title: Senior CAD Designer – Electrical

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: Negotiable, depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsibility for producing 3D models of Electrical Systems and Equipment Integration
• Using the CAD toolset to produce 3D models of electrical routed systems and electrical equipment integration e.g. switchboards and power units etc.
• Maturing and developing 2D electrical schematics / system diagrams
• Producing outputs (including 2D drawings and electronic data) to support manufacturing, installation and testing of our products

Your skills and experiences:

• Relevant apprenticeship, engineering qualification or previous experience as an Electrical Designer / Draughtsperson e.g. HNC, ONC or degree qualification in relevant STEM subject or equivalent work experience
• Experience in electrical compartment integration and Engineering Standards at component and sub-component / assembly level
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical routed systems at both 2D and 3D level
• Understanding of CAD toolsets and techniques

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 Design team:

Joining the Design team will provide you with the exciting opportunity to make the future more secure for everyone. No two days will be the same as you work with a powerful combination of advanced technology and cutting-edge products on World Class Submarine programmes.
You will be supported in your role with training and mentoring from colleagues to ensure you are always set up for success. You can also enjoy a variety of future career progression choices across our numerous business areas; including Principal Designer or leadership roles within the team. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. These roles also offer paid overtime, subject to business requirements.

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: 29th 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.

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