Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer (Defense)

Outsource UK; Filton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power) for a 12-month contract at Barrow or Filton. You will provide technical leadership across the engineering lifecycle, driving power system design, integration, and compliance within a defence-focused environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of AC/DC distribution, protection, and power electronics, with proven ability to manage complex programs and deliver engineering evidence and reports to customers.

Qualifications

• BEng (Hons) or MEng in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards CEng.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering activities and manage team deliverables.
• Develop electrical power system design solutions to meet project requirements.
• Manage system requirements, specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Produce and review technical documentation, calculations and design evidence.
• Undertake design reviews and present technical solutions to customers.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, contractual requirements and safety procedures.
• Support equipment integration, installation, commissioning and acceptance.
• Provide technical support for build activities, defect resolution and engineering changes.

Skills

Power systems design

Technical leadership

System integration

Education

BEng (Hons) / MEng

Job description

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power) for a 12-month contract at Barrow or Filton. You will provide technical leadership across the engineering lifecycle, driving power system design, integration, and compliance within a defence-focused environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of AC/DC distribution, protection, and power electronics, with proven ability to manage complex programs and deliver engineering evidence and reports to customers.