Trials & Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

Salary: Up to £45,500, based on your skills and experience

Location: Scotstoun – On-site

As a vital member of our team, you will:

• Set to work on electrical marine systems and equipment across the entire ship platform, including Power and Propulsion, HVAC, Fixed Fire Fighting, LV Distribution, and more.
• Act as an Electrical Authorised Person , ensuring safe systems of work for ship electrical systems, including isolations and safe energisation.
• Conduct audits and inspections of electrical ship systems for handover to Commissioning, collaborating with Operations and Design teams.
• Write technical documentation to support trials, including test forms, minor trials documentation, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers , clients, and acceptance bodies to demonstrate acceptance of ship systems.
• Utilize and analyze technical drawings to troubleshoot ship systems, working closely with design teams to resolve issues.
• Define the scope of handover for ship electrical systems and testing requirements to align with overall program needs.

Essential:

• Experience in Marine engineering or a similar industry.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems operation and design.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and mentor within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Capability to obtain a Seafarers Medical Certificate .

We encourage engineers at all levels to possess an academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects, along with specific qualifications to become recognized as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers.

Support for achieving relevant accreditation will be provided, with preference given to candidates already professionally registered.

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including:

• Green car scheme
• Private health plans
• Shopping discounts
• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive

Join a dynamic, growing team where you will report directly to the Senior Commissioning Team Lead. Collaborate with global stakeholders and participate in crucial Equipment Acceptance events within the Type 26 programme.

This role offers you the chance to enhance your marine engineering skills through comprehensive training and opens numerous career progression opportunities. It’s an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a team that values innovation and excellence.

At BAE Systems, you can make a real difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 10th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible!

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