89 Onboard Electrical Systems jobs in Portsmouth

• Lead the design, development, and testing of complex electrical systems and components.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of electrical engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop innovative solutions to challenging engineering problems, ensuring system performance and reliability.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, board layouts, and specifications.
• Conduct thorough analysis of electrical systems, including power management, signal integrity, and thermal considerations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, firmware) to ensure seamless integration of electrical components.
• Oversee component selection, vendor evaluation, and DFM/DFT (Design for Manufacturing/Test) processes.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering their technical growth and professional development.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in electrical engineering.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap for electrical engineering initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in electrical engineering, with a significant focus on system design and product development.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Expertise in analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and power electronics.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD).
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, firmware development, and communication protocols.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE) and lab testing equipment.
• Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD, or other relevant standards is a plus.

• Leading the design, development, and testing of electrical systems and components.
• Providing expert technical guidance and oversight to a team of electrical engineers.
• Conducting complex electrical analysis, including power systems, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Developing technical specifications, schematics, and documentation.
• Troubleshooting and resolving intricate electrical design issues.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineering, software development, and project management.
• Managing project timelines and budgets related to electrical engineering tasks.
• Staying abreast of the latest advancements in electrical engineering technology and best practices.
• Contributing to proposal development and technical sales support.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on system design and project leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of power electronics, microcontrollers, circuit design, and signal processing.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN) and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE).
• Experience with embedded systems and firmware development is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of relevant electrical codes and standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and comfortable working full-time from our Southampton facility.

• Fundamentals of electrical theory and circuits.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Principles of control systems and automation.
• Safety procedures and best practices in electrical work.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques for electrical faults.
• Use of testing equipment and calibration.
• Project management basics within an engineering context.
• Relevant software and simulation tools.

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths, Science, and English.
• A strong interest in electrical engineering and technology.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions carefully.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

• Designing, simulating, and prototyping complex electrical circuits and systems.
• Developing specifications and technical requirements for new electrical components and products.
• Performing detailed analysis of electrical systems, including power, thermal, and signal integrity.
• Collaborating with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure integrated product development.
• Leading technical reviews and providing expert guidance on electrical design challenges.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex electrical engineering issues.
• Developing and executing test plans to validate system performance and reliability.
• Staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in electrical engineering.
• Contributing to the development of intellectual property through patents and publications.
• Mentoring and guiding junior electrical engineers.

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering design and development.
• Proven expertise in areas such as analog/digital circuit design, power management, PCB layout, or embedded systems.
• Proficiency with industry-standard simulation and design tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium Designer, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to design and debugging.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and safety standards relevant to electrical products.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for various projects, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and generate technical reports.
• Perform complex electrical calculations, including load calculations, short circuit analysis, and protection coordination.
• Develop detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications using industry-standard software.
• Provide expert consultation and technical support to clients and project teams.
• Oversee and review the work of junior engineers and designers.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, civil, structural) to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in electrical engineering technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to proposal development and client relationship management.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and quality control procedures.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical systems and components, ensuring high performance, reliability, and safety.
• Architect electrical schematics, power distribution systems, and control logic for complex projects, utilizing industry-leading software tools.
• Conduct virtual design reviews, simulations, and analyses to validate designs and identify potential issues early in the development cycle.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to a team of remote electrical engineers, fostering their professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineering, software development, and project management, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and compliance reports.
• Oversee the selection of components and materials, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and reliability requirements.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in electrical engineering technologies, standards, and best practices, and integrate them into the team's work.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets for electrical engineering workstreams, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues that may arise during development, testing, or deployment phases.
• Ensure all designs and projects comply with relevant international standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the remote electrical engineering team.

• Extensive experience as an Electrical Engineer, with a significant portion in a senior or lead capacity, demonstrating success in managing complex projects.
• Deep expertise in electrical system design, power electronics, control systems, circuit design, and embedded systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, PSpice) and simulation tools.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams, preferably in a remote or distributed environment.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE) and safety regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive projects to completion in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks in electrical system design.

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton or Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £45,000, dependant on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide, review and adhere to specifications in accordance with stakeholder requirements

• Contribute to daily team meetings providing progress updates, insight into technical challenges and technical solutions

• Proactively builds strong working relationships with stakeholders and communicates across different teams, different business streams and with the customer to ensure a sound design and build quality

• Assess, evaluate and challenge the C&I system design with respect to safety and technical requirements

• Lead and take ownership of specific engineering tasks to progress the C&I design

• Understand and develop safety in the design, specifications and parts for instrumentation and other associated electrical items

• Provide drawings such as block diagrams, electrical schematics and assist with the generation of detailed design diagrams (P&ID)

• Resolve a range of engineering issues and problems and compile and present technical reports and presentations to various stakeholders

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent; Incorporated Engineer or ability to achieve Incorporated Engineer Status

• Technical report writing and Presentation skills

• Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle

• Knowledge of one of the following: Instrumentation and control system theory including PID control, Electrical circuits design, EMC precautions and power supply characteristics, Safety Integrity Levels and BS EN 61508 or 61511, PLC programming to IEC 61131-3 standard or Fieldbus technology (Profibus/Profinet)

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of defence standards and domain

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 SSNA Ocean Interface Team:

You will be part of the Ocean Interfaces team within SSNA, contributing to the development of control and instrumentation systems in relation to deployable assets for the future attack nuclear submarine. The team tackles global challenges and delivers design solutions by collaborating closely with customers and suppliers. As the AUKUS Submarine programme progresses, SSNA is evolving into a truly global initiative. With designs advancing and orders for long-lead items being placed, this is a pivotal time to make an impact. 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: 29th 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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Job Title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton or Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £45,000, dependant on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide, review and adhere to specifications in accordance with stakeholder requirements

• Contribute to daily team meetings providing progress updates, insight into technical challenges and technical solutions

• Proactively builds strong working relationships with stakeholders and communicates across different teams, different business streams and with the customer to ensure a sound design and build quality

• Assess, evaluate and challenge the C&I system design with respect to safety and technical requirements

• Lead and take ownership of specific engineering tasks to progress the C&I design

• Understand and develop safety in the design, specifications and parts for instrumentation and other associated electrical items

• Provide drawings such as block diagrams, electrical schematics and assist with the generation of detailed design diagrams (P&ID)

• Resolve a range of engineering issues and problems and compile and present technical reports and presentations to various stakeholders

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent; Incorporated Engineer or ability to achieve Incorporated Engineer Status

• Technical report writing and Presentation skills

• Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle

• Knowledge of one of the following: Instrumentation and control system theory including PID control, Electrical circuits design, EMC precautions and power supply characteristics, Safety Integrity Levels and BS EN 61508 or 61511, PLC programming to IEC 61131-3 standard or Fieldbus technology (Profibus/Profinet)

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of defence standards and domain

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 SSNA Ocean Interface Team:

You will be part of the Ocean Interfaces team within SSNA, contributing to the development of control and instrumentation systems in relation to deployable assets for the future attack nuclear submarine. The team tackles global challenges and delivers design solutions by collaborating closely with customers and suppliers. As the AUKUS Submarine programme progresses, SSNA is evolving into a truly global initiative. With designs advancing and orders for long-lead items being placed, this is a pivotal time to make an impact. 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: 29th 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.

#LI-GM3

#LI-Hybrid