Job Description

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Job Title: Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Location: Barrow-In-Furness & Filton / Hybrid (2 days a fortnight onsite at Barrow; 1 day a week onsite at Filton) depending on business needs

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

Salary: Up to £55,000 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis of an electrical power system
• Management and analysis of the electrical load budget
• Developing and validating electrical models
• Collaborating with multi-discipline teams, suppliers, and stakeholders on matters related to the power system
• Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations, communicating results and advising on recommendations
• Developing and mentoring other team members

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in electrical engineering
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
• Knowledge of high power and medium voltage power systems and distributions
• Extensive experience in Power Systems Modelling
• Experience conducting electrical load budget and load flow analysis
• An understanding of power system analysis software tools (e.g., ETAP, Simulink/Simscape, MATLAB)
• Stakeholder management experience

Benefits:

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

The Electrical Verification Team:

As part of this team, you will be involved in verification and validation of the power system, conducting analysis, and performing calculations to support the electrical platform's maturity and design. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim for inclusive recruitment processes.

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your assessment performance, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on factors like nationality, previous nationality, and place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level.

Closing Date: 31st August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early.