Overview

Location: Barrow-in-Furness/Filton - Hybrid working (2 days a fortnight in Barrow, 1 day a week in Filton) dependent on business needs, with a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
• Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation
• Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
• Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
• Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process
• Providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure necessary capability and skills development
• Travel and site presence across UK locations as required
• Opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including BAE Systems and supplier sites; relocation support packages are available across Submarines roles, subject to eligibility

Qualifications / Requirements

• Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design/development
• Experience of design/development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Team Leadership experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of defence standards
• Experience of Marine Electrical Systems
• Experience of working with the engineering life cycle

Security / Vetting

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and place of birth can restrict eligibility. All applicants must satisfy at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may require 5 to 10 years of UK residency depending on the role.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Up to £61,967 (commensurate with skills and experience). Benefits include a competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits (including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts) and eligibility for an annual incentive.

About the Role

The Electrical Power Systems Definition team works on the UK's next-generation SSN design, incorporating technology from the UK, Australia and the United States. You will be part of the Electrical Power team responsible for leading engineers in defining system elements for submarine design and build, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. The role includes travel to UK locations, including BAE Systems, customer and supplier sites.