Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power)

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Engineer in Electrical Engineering, where you'll play a crucial role in the development of power systems for next-generation submarines. This dynamic position involves writing technical specifications, collaborating with external suppliers, and providing expert consultation to multi-discipline teams. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential. With opportunities for flexible working and a range of competitive benefits, this role offers a chance to make a real impact in the engineering field while supporting the Royal Navy's mission.

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

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Proven experience in power systems engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Writing technical specifications and managing contracts.
• Collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders on power systems.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

High Power Electronics

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job title: Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid). 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:

1. Writing technical specifications and supporting in the down selection and placing of contracts.
2. Liaising and collaborating with external suppliers and the customer.
3. Following design lifecycle management to ensure the delivery of equipment to specification.
4. Providing technical consultation to multi-discipline teams, suppliers and stakeholders on matters related to the power system.
5. Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations to communicate results and recommendations effectively.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
2. Proven experience as a power systems engineer.
3. Experience with high power, medium voltage power electronics, machines, and drives.
4. Knowledge of power systems, including conversion, distributions, and generation.
5. Working within a relevant engineering role to industry codes and standards.
6. Complex design programmes experience.
7. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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 Equipment team:

As part of the Electrical Equipment Team, you will be involved in the specification and tendering of equipment within the Electrical Power System and subsequently will manage the technical side of the contract through staged design reviews through to design completion, working closely with external suppliers to meet the standards of engineering excellence required to provide the Royal Navy with the next generation submarines. 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.

Closing Date: 13th 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.