Trials & Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

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

Location: Scotstoun – On-site

As a Trials & Commissioning Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the electrical systems of our ships operate flawlessly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting to Work: Engage with electrical marine systems across the entire ship platform, including Power and Propulsion, HVAC, Fixed Fire Fighting, and more.
• Safety First: Act as an Electrical Authorised Person, ensuring safe systems of work for ship electrical systems, including isolations and permits.
• Audits & Inspections: Conduct thorough audits and inspections of electrical systems for handover to Commissioning, collaborating with Operations and Design teams.
• Documentation: Write essential technical documents to support trials, including test forms, risk assessments, and sea trials serials.
• Coordination: Work with equipment manufacturers, clients, and acceptance bodies to demonstrate the acceptance of ship systems.
• Problem Solving: Analyze technical drawings and manuals to troubleshoot systems, liaising with design teams to resolve issues.
• Defining Scope: Clearly define the handover scope for 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 hold an academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects, along with specific qualifications to become recognized as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through a professional institution.

Support for achieving relevant accreditation will be provided.

Preference will be given to candidates who are 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 and growing team, reporting directly to the Senior Commissioning Team Lead. In this collaborative environment, you’ll work with global stakeholders and participate in crucial Equipment Acceptance events within the Type 26 program.

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

At BAE Systems, you’ll have the chance to 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, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

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