Principal Electrical Engineer

  • BAE Systems
  • Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
  • Sep 21, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power) x 3

Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Filton (Hybrid)

Duration : 12 months

What You Will Be Doing :

Working within the Electrical Engineering Power Team on next-generation submarine programmes (such as the UK's next-gen SSN design), your responsibilities include:

  • Developing design solutions meeting time, cost, and quality targets.
  • Producing documentation such as diagrams, technical specifications, and supporting calculations for design reviews. For complete phrasing details regarding design evidence and justifications, you can check the referenced listings.
  • Providing technical support for supplier and customer system acceptance as well as build and defect resolution activities.
  • Qualifications: BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent, alongside Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or the ability to meet CEng requirements.
  • Experience & Technical Focus: Demonstrable engineering lifecycle experience with a strong foundation in AC/DC power systems, power architectures, generation, distribution, and monitoring.
  • Specialised Knowledge: Proficiency in areas such as power system modelling, generators, switchgear, protection, or power electronics