Undergraduate Electrical Power Engineer

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for an Undergraduate Submarines Electrical Power Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness. You will engage in designing and developing systems for submarines, requiring a background in Electrical Engineering. This role offers a competitive salary and several benefits, and involves a hybrid work model. Candidates should be on track to achieve a 2.2 degree or higher.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• On track to obtain at least a 2.2 in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to work 3-5 days per week on site.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing complex systems and components.
• Supporting build, test, commissioning, and in-service operation.
• Modelling and analysis of power systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power System Architecture

Power Generation and Distribution

Energy Storage

Power Electronics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Length of contract: 12 months. Start date (dd Month Year): 22nd June 2026. Qualification requirements: As a minimum requirement you'll need to be on track to obtain a 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Description

Job Title: Undergraduate Submarines Electrical Power Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £24,300

What you'll be doing

• You could be involved in designing, developing and modelling complex systems, components and products, as well as supporting build, test, commissioning and in service operation, including but not limited to the following areas:
• Power System Architecture; Protection and Co-ordination; Earth Fault Monitoring; Modelling (Simulation and Analysis) and Operation
• Power Equipment (active, generation, passive)
• Power Generation and Distribution - both AC & DC
• Energy Storage
• Power Electronics

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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 of 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 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.