Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Power)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid) – Enjoy a flexible work environment with 2 days onsite every fortnight and 1 day a week at Filton, depending on business needs.

Salary: Up to £57,500 (commensurate with skills and experience)

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative electrical engineering solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing design solutions that meet agreed time, cost, and quality standards.
• Managing requirements and acceptance criteria for systems or products across various platforms.
• Understanding contractual and performance requirements, supporting design, build, integration, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Producing essential documentation for design reviews, including diagrams, technical specifications, and supporting calculations.
• Providing technical support for integrated performance and acceptance activities.
• Assisting in the development of estimates for project scope and resources.
• Supporting Certificate of Design activities and presenting complex technical arguments clearly.
• Delivering technical input and engineering solutions for build activities, defect resolution, and change management.

We’re looking for candidates who possess:

• A BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent, with CEng status or the ability to meet CEng requirements.
• Demonstrable experience throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Knowledge in areas such as power system modelling, generators, switchgear, protection, or power electronics.
• An in-depth understanding of Power System Architecture, Power Generation and Distribution, and Protection and Co-ordination.
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems.
• Experience working within a relevant engineering role adhering to industry codes and standards.

At BAE Systems, we value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• A robust pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• Flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
• Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to leading the development of design documents, reviewing supplier documentation, and ensuring compliance in our electrical systems. We also provide relocation support packages for eligible candidates across all Submarines roles.

Here, you can truly make a difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and rewards integrity and merit. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential in a supportive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making 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 Security Information: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 12th October 2025

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

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