Job Title: Electrical Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £37091+ (Commensurate with skills and experience)

Who we are:

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.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

You’ll liaise with internal customers, as required, to foster collaborative working relationships and ensure requirements are adequately articulated, understood and met

You’ll be installing a variety of different instrumentation around site that captures our customer’s needs

You’ll be fault finding and repairing of legacy equipment

You’ll be working with BAE Systems’ supply chain department and equipment suppliers to deliver equipment that meets customer requirements

Where appropriate, you’ll support factory acceptance trial attendance and submarine system trials and analyse trial results when required

You’ll undertake peer reviews or checking/verification tasks as directed

You’ll provide support to the Certificate of Design activities

You’ll support the production of evidence in support of qualification, legislative requirements and safety justifications and provide specialist support for associated activities

Essential Skills:

HNC (or relevant experience) with good knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Principles

Proficient in trouble shooting and repairing Complex instrumentation Systems

Ability to read and Interpret technical/schematic drawings

Demonstrable experience of defining and conducting test procedures.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills (knowledge of MATLAB or LabVIEW would be a bonus)

The Instrumentation Development Services (IDS) team

As an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer, you will provide support to the senior and principal engineers and/or external specialists during development of testing regimes and verification activities for electronic systems. You will be involved in analysis and production of technical reports supporting system verification.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. 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. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

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.

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: 1st April 2026

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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