Senior Electrical Engineer (Hybrid Working)

BAE Systems; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks a skilled engineer for the Dreadnought Alliance, embedded in the Digital Alliance Electrical Power Team. You will support the Power and distribution manager, conducting build surveillance and ensuring NSFR compliance on the platform.

You will engage with UK/US technical forums, produce ALARP statements, and travel to supplier sites as needed, contributing to the next generation of continuous at sea deterrent.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BEng Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with Nuclear Safety Functional Requirements (NSFRs).
• Ability to produce ALARP statements and obtain approval.
• Proven ability to engage with UK/US technical forums and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites.

Responsibilities

• Support Power and Distribution Manager to ensure NSRP electrical systems compliance.
• Undertake build surveillance activities on the platform as agreed with NSRP Forum.
• Provide technical reviews and compliance statements for electrical power systems.
• Contribute to Dreadnought programme within the Digital Alliance Electrical Power Team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and visit supplier sites as required.

Skills

Build surveillance

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reviews

NSFRs compliance

ALARP

Travel to supplier sites

Education

BEng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid - minimum of 3 days a week onsite. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

In this role, you will be embedded within the engineering function of the Dreadnought Alliance team working on the Dreadnought programme, as part of the Digital Alliance Electrical Power Team. You will assist the Power and distribution manager and will undertake build surveillance activities on the platform as agreed with the Joint Build Assurance working group, Principle Naval Overseer and ESO (Engineering System Owner), ensuring that Dreadnought is designed in accordance with the End User Requirements as laid down by the Defence Nuclear Organisation

Assist the Power and Distribution Manager to ensure that all systems under their ownership are fully compliant with all Nuclear Safety Functional Requirements (NSFRs)

Where a non-compliance exists, ensure that an ALARP (As Low As Reasonability Practicable) statement is produced and approved by the Approving Authority and INA (Independent Nuclear Assurance).

Engage with stakeholders and as required host/attend UK/US technical forums conducting a transfer of information across the NSRP (Nuclear Steam Raising Plant) and ensuring that the TA (Technical Authority) merge joint LfE (Learning from Experience) into the EPS (Electrical Power System) design

Responsible for ensuring that Dreadnought is designed in accordance with the End User Requirements as laid down by the Defence Nuclear Organisation

Undertake build surveillance activities on the platform as agreed with the Joint Build Assurance working group, Principle Naval Overseer and ESO (Engineering System Owner)

Provide technical reviews and technical author compliance statements on all systems under the electrical power teams ownership.

This is a varied role in which the incumbent will have the ability to travel to other supplier sites.

Must hold a BEng Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Fully conversant with electrical conversion equipment

Digital Alliance Electrical Power Team :

This role is based within the Dreadnought Alliance within the Engineering Function, supporting the Dreadnought Programme and is a fantastic opportunity to join the Digital Alliance Electrical Power Team where you will work within an Alliance that's sole purpose is to deliver the next generation of continuous at sea deterrent.

You will also have the opportunity to visit supplier sites to manage Build Assurance through the monitoring of equipment to ensure quality and timescales are being adhered to. Further development opportunities are available through organised annual upskilling training.

You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.