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Design Engineer – Electrical (Southampton)

BAE Systems
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    Southampton, England, United Kingdom
  • GB
    Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base, Onsite

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 £43,500 dependent on 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.

Job Description:

This role provides electrical design and integration support for the introduction of new systems and equipment across maritime platforms. It covers the full design lifecycle, from early feasibility and ship survey activities through to detailed electrical design and installation documentation.

Core duties:

  • Production of Installation Design Solutions including Electrical/System Drawings, Cable Routes, Data Sheets, Bills of Materials
  • Liaison with MoD Customer and Industry Partners throughout Design process developing agreed Equipment Integration Requirements
  • Undertake Ship Surveys supporting Design Integration, Material State Reports, Configuration Control and Power Load Charts
  • Configuring and Maintaining Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution and Blown Fibre Networks
  • Production of Ship and Equipment Feasibility Studies
  • Collaborate with in-house Mechanical, Structural, HVAC and Project Management Teams
  • Collaborate with Industry Partners and Technical Authorities
  • Support Ship-build and Submarine electrical detailed design activities
  • Provide technical input to Product Safety of Design Services deliverables

Essential Skills:

  • Knowledge of Electrical Systems theory
  • Interpretation and application of Electrical Design Standards
  • Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices and Electrical Distribution Systems
  • Working knowledge/understanding of CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets
  • IT literate in Microsoft Office applications
  • ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

The Design Services – Electrical Team:

Our Team of engineers is sourced from a combination of Industry, Armed Forces Service Leavers and our own BAE Apprenticeship Schemes. Working in tandem with our Structures & Outfit, HVAC, Mechanical & Piping and Safety Teams we provide through life electrical engineering support to all Royal Naval Surface Fleet, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Submarine Platforms.

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: 12th May 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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