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Job Title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Power)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid – minimum of 3 days a week onsite. depending on business need)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £41,000 – £49,000 (Commensurate with 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.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will be embedded within the engineering function of the Dreadnought Alliance team working on the Dreadnought programme, as part of the Digital Alliance Electrical Power Team. You will assist the Power and distribution manager and will undertake build surveillance activities on the platform as agreed with the Joint Build Assurance working group, Principle Naval Overseer and ESO (Engineering System Owner), ensuring that Dreadnought is designed in accordance with the End User Requirements as laid down by the Defence Nuclear Organisation

Core duties:

Assist the Power and Distribution Manager to ensure that all systems under their ownership are fully compliant with all Nuclear Safety Functional Requirements (NSFRs)

Ensure compliance with SIL (Safety Integrity Level) classifications for allocated PBSs (Product Breakdown Structure). Where a non-compliance exists, ensure that an ALARP (As Low As Reasonability Practicable) statement is produced and approved by the Approving Authority and INA (Independent Nuclear Assurance).

Engage with stakeholders and as required host/attend UK/US technical forums conducting a transfer of information across the NSRP (Nuclear Steam Raising Plant) and ensuring that the TA (Technical Authority) merge joint LfE (Learning from Experience) into the EPS (Electrical Power System) design

Responsible for ensuring that Dreadnought is designed in accordance with the End User Requirements as laid down by the Defence Nuclear Organisation

Undertake build surveillance activities on the platform as agreed with the Joint Build Assurance working group, Principle Naval Overseer and ESO (Engineering System Owner)

Provide technical reviews and technical author compliance statements on all systems under the electrical power teams ownership.

This is a varied role in which the incumbent will have the ability to travel to other supplier sites.

There are organised upskilling opportunities which are provided every year to the team

Essential Skills:

Must hold a BEng Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Knowledge and demonstrated experience of IT systems

Understanding of LV (Low Voltage <1000V) marine power systems

CEng/IEng status or working towards

Fully conversant with electrical conversion equipment

Digital Alliance Electrical Power Team :

This role is based within the Dreadnought Alliance within the Engineering Function, supporting the Dreadnought Programme and is a fantastic opportunity to join the Digital Alliance Electrical Power Team where you will work within an Alliance that’s sole purpose is to deliver the next generation of continuous at sea deterrent.

You will have the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders from industry and government, ensuring that clear communication is demonstrated at all times. You will also have the opportunity to visit supplier sites to manage Build Assurance through the monitoring of equipment to ensure quality and timescales are being adhered to. Further development opportunities are available through organised annual upskilling training.

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: 20th September 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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