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Principal Structural Engineer
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Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
- Analysis and Design of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build
- You will utilise your knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that used within BAE Systems i.e., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance
- Responsible for interpreting Competent in computer based analytical techniques including finite element analysis , CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame)
- Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures, Modules and Components
- Supporting towards production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands
- Responsible for approvals, checking analysis and outputs
Your skills and experiences:
- Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent experience
- Civil/Mechanical/Structural Based and Chartered Engineer CEng Status or Incorporated Engineer IEng Status nearing CEng Status
- Expertise in structural steel analysis and Design
- Fully conversant in use of Eurocodes and British Standards
- Competent in reviewing and checking of Design Outputs
- Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER
- Working knowledge of ABAQUS (Software), S-Frame Foran, MathCAD and excel
- Previous knowledge in a production environment – experience in a marine production environment advantageous
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Specialist Structures Department team:
As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a dual function team (design and engineers) consisting of 14 people at various seniority levels. The team is responsible for engineering assessments of the designs in support of build. You will be working in conjunction with design to produce equipment and/or support operation in production to produce safety-critical equipment. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 31st October 2025
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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Principal Structural Engineer
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Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
- Analysis and Design of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build
- You will utilise your knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that used within BAE Systems i.e., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance
- Responsible for interpreting Competent in computer based analytical techniques including finite element analysis , CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame)
- Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures, Modules and Components
- Supporting towards production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands
- Responsible for approvals, checking analysis and outputs
Your skills and experiences:
- Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent experience
- Civil/Mechanical/Structural Based and Chartered Engineer CEng Status or Incorporated Engineer IEng Status nearing CEng Status
- Expertise in structural steel analysis and Design
- Fully conversant in use of Eurocodes and British Standards
- Competent in reviewing and checking of Design Outputs
- Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER
- Working knowledge of ABAQUS (Software), S-Frame Foran, MathCAD and excel
- Previous knowledge in a production environment – experience in a marine production environment advantageous
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Specialist Structures Department team:
As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a dual function team (design and engineers) consisting of 14 people at various seniority levels. The team is responsible for engineering assessments of the designs in support of build. You will be working in conjunction with design to produce equipment and/or support operation in production to produce safety-critical equipment. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 31st October 2025
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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Senior Engineer – Nuclear (Radiation Physics & Shielding)
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Job title: Senior Radiation Physicist
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
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Conducting radiological safety assessments
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Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics
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Developing and deploying radiation detection systems
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Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system
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Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations
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Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat
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Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions
Your skills and experiences:
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Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field
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Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar
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Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar
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Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.)
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Radiation Physics & Shielding team:
Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 27th October 2025
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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Commissioning Project Leader – Electrical (PTS)
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Job Title: Commissioning Project Leader – PTS Electrical
Location: Barrow-In-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £47,271+ Depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
- Responsible for leading a team of Electrical Engineers in the Propulsion Test Section
- Review and plan training and development of electrical engineers within the section
- Deputise for the Propulsion manager in their absence and act as temporary lead , covering all Propulsion section meeting
- Responsible for planning and supervising commissioning activities
- Be a signing member of the Propulsion test group
- Liaise with other test departments to ensure safe control of work
- Responsible for overseeing Electrical Rip outs for the Propulsion section
- Reviewing and authoring test documentation in relation to the Propulsion test section
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of either Propulsion or Power Distribution systems from either commissioning or maintenance experience
- Experience of SAP
- Understanding and experience of Safe Systems of Work
Desirable:
- Previous Team leader / Supervisory experience
- Ideally have a min of HNC in an Electrical Engineering subject
- Review and approval of electrical isolations (Rip-Out/Tag-outs)
- Experience of reviewing electrical and technical documentation and drawings
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Commissioning Project Lead Team
As a Commissioning Project Leader – PTS Electrical, you will be responsible for managing commissioning activities of all propulsion electrical systems on Astute class submarines. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work across multiple platforms giving you exposure to different systems and technologies. You will be given lots of training to develop further within your career. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 21st October 2025
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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Principal Electrical Engineer – Test Integration
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Job Title: Principal Engineer – Test Integration
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. On-Site
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
- Utilising technical information gathered from various stakeholders such as design teams to produce test documentation that will evaluate the rigour of the systems under test.
- Understanding and interpreting the customer needs for integration activities and affect these once agreed as deliverables
- Undertaking integration testing in line with approved test procedures and taking ownership and responsibility for assigned systems verification and validation activities
- Investigating complex technical faults and queries of the (to be) integrated systems based on a considerable understanding of the underlying technical design
- Being able to gain an ample understanding of the underlying technical design of the systems under test and act as a technical liaison between design and commissioning teams on test related topics
- Compiling and communicating test/fault/investigation evidence and reports in verbal, informal and formal written mediums
- Developing test strategies and procedures in collaboration with Systems design teams
- Contributing to the development of the Integration test capability through Process and Facilities workshops, project planning and coaching/mentoring other staff
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Relevant qualification or engineering experience held (Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent)
- Ability to provide technical knowledge & instruction to emergent incidents
- Knowledge and understanding to provide technical guidance to Control Systems
- Knowledge and understanding of Electrical Testing and / or Software Testing
- Experience of Test and Acceptance within a high assurance engineering environment
Desirable:
- Detailed knowledge of safety controls & procedures in an operational environment
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Test & Integration team:
As a Principal Integration Test Engineer within the Test & Integration team, you will have the opportunity of developing and performing innovative integration testing, covering specialised systems of state-of-the-art electrical programmable equipment. You will also have a pivotal input to the development and creation of complex test procedures to govern critical de-risking activities.
This team plays a critical role in testing the software of vital boat systems, writing test procedures and delivering measures to significant stages of the submarine build, and is a team that is expected to grow rapidly, allowing for development opportunities.
We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 7th November 2025
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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Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical
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Job Title: Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical
Location: Barrow-In-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
- Instruct & mentor less experienced members of the team within your knowledge & competency
- Working with a group of Electrical Engineers in the Integrated Systems test Section
- Responsible for research, review & feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard
- Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation
- Deputise for the relevant Commissioning Project Leader as and when required, including supervision of personnel
- Responsible for self-development and attending any mandatory training requirements
- To represent the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Knowledge of either commissioning or maintenance within a similar industrial environment
- Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- Detailed knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk environment
Desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of PLC Systems and Electrical Testing
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Test & Commissioning Team
As a Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical, you will be responsible for commissioning of all Integrated Systems test Section systems across Dreadnought submarines and off boat rigs. You will be carrying out daily commissioning activities and reporting into the commissioning project leader . In this role you will you have the opportunity to work across multiple platforms giving you exposure to different systems and technologies. You will be given lots of training to develop further within your career. (We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 4th November 2025
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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Electrical Instrumentation Engineer
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Job Title: Electrical Instrumentation Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. On-site
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
- Liaising with internal customers as required to foster collaborative working relationships and ensure requirements are adequately articulated, understood and met
- Installation of a variety of different instrumentation around site that captures our customer’s needs
- Fault finding and repairing of legacy equipment
- Work with BAE Systems’ supply chain department and equipment suppliers to deliver equipment that meets customer requirements
- Where appropriate support factory acceptance trial attendance and submarine system trials and analyse trial results when required
- Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification tasks as directed
- Provide support to the Certificate of Design activities
- Support the production of evidence in support of qualification, legislative requirements and safety justifications and provide specialist support for associated activities
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Proficient in trouble shooting and repairing Complex instrumentation Systems
- Ability to read and Interpret technical/schematic drawings
- Demonstrable experience of defining and conducting test procedures.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Desirable:
- EngTech (or be able to satisfy requirements for EngTech)
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Instrumentation Development Services (IDS) team
As an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer, you will provide support to the senior and principal engineers and/or external specialists during development of testing regimes and verification activities for platform electronic systems. You will be involved in analysis and production of technical reports supporting system verification.
We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 31st October 2025
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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CAD Lead Design Engineer
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Job Title: CAD Lead Design Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £47,017+ (DOE)
What you’ll be doing:
- Preparing technical 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, and other technical outputs in accordance with business best practice and contractual requirements
- Responsible for the configuration management of CAD and product data within the businesses Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool (Teamcenter), applying business best practices on version control and change management
- Work with suppliers, partners and customers to ensure product data transfer is coordinated securely and configuration control is maintained
- Generate and create designs with safety, design for manufacture, cost and maintainability in mind
- Support the creation and modification of applicable technical data pack (TDP) business management system (BMS) processes and best practice guidance (BPG’s)
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Knowledge in engineering and quality standards (e.g. BS 888) and experience in 3D modelling, assembling, 2D drawing and Design for Manufacture
- Working knowledge of drawing standards and the application of geometric tolerances
- Understanding of configuration control of parts and workflow release of items and parts within a PLM system
- Engineering design experience (ideally mechanical)
Desirable:
- Familiarity with specific CAD (ideally Creo Parametric), PLM tools (ideally Teamcenter) and data transfer requirements to ERP systems (ideally SAP)
- A HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Weapon Systems UK team
As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer’s trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 30th October 2025
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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Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Power)
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Job title: Principal Engineers – Electrical Engineering (Power)
Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid). – (Barrow – 2 days a fortnight onsite; 1 day a week onsite at Filton) depending on business needs
Salary: Up to £57,500 (Commensurate with skills and experience)
What you’ll be doing:
- Develop design solutions to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones
- Develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme
- Understand the contractual and performance requirements for various systems, and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities
- Produce documentation required to support the design review process, including diagrams; technical specifications; supporting calculations; design evidence and justifications
- Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer
- Support the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for various systems
- Provide support to the Certificate of Design activities appropriate to the discipline and articulate and present complex technical argument clearly, logically and simply
- Deliver technical input and engineering solutions in support of build activities, defect resolution and change management
Your skills and experiences:
- BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent and CEng (or be able to satisfy requirements for CEng)
- Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle
- Understanding of at least one of the following areas: Power system modelling; generators; switchgear; protection; power electronics
- In depth understanding of Power System Architecture, Power Generation and Distribution, Protection and Co-ordination or Power Earth Fault Monitoring
- Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
- Experience of working within a relevant Engineering role to industry codes and standards
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Electrical Engineering Power Team:
As part of the Electrical Engineering Power Team, you will be leading the development of design documents, reviewing supplier documentation, developing technical requirements and undertaking assessment of design compliance to support the development of our electrical systems. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 30th November 2025
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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Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (Weapons)
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Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (Weapons)
Location: Barrow-In-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Starting from £35,802 Depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
- You’ll be responsible for initial power of equipment and setting into work and into integration with the rest of the platform
- Acquire equipment from the build team where you will start initial testing
- You will also have the responsibility of conducting safe testing of equipment and operations
- Working together with other team members towards one common goal while collaborating with stakeholders
- Creating test documentation and aligning systems with build programme
Your skills and experiences:
- HNC/HND or equivalent in related discipline or STEM subject
- Experience with combat systems
- Knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk environment
- Demonstrable experience of Instrumentation Systems including Electrostatic Discharge, Low Voltage Control , Data Communications & Fibre Optics
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Test & Commissioning Team
You will be part of a team responsible for commissioning the first of class Combat System and Tactical Weapons System on the next generation of Dreadnought submarines, working on equipment that is at the forefront of technology and the enhancement of already used systems. You will be surrounded by colleagues at different levels, who are available to provide support to ensure you are set up for success in your new role with us. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 28th October 2025
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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