Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (PowerElectrics)
Company
Appcast
Location
Frimley
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
Job Requirements/Description
Job Title: Principal Engineer -Electrical (Combat Systems)
Location: Frimley - we offer a range ofhybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to yourrecruiter about the options for this particularrole
Salary: £45,628+ depending onexperience
Whatyou'll bedoing:
Essential
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systemsalso offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexiblediscounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including agreen car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - youmay also be eligible for an annualincentive.
TheCombat Systemsteam:
The Principal Engineer - Electrical (Combat Systems)shall provide support to the Engineering Manager and/or externalspecialists during development, analysis, integration andverification of Combat System and its sub-systems. The PrincipalEngineer - Electrical Engineering (Combat Systems) primary role isto develop the electrical system architecture for the Combat Systemand work with the WB Electrical teams to deliver a suitable systemdesign. The Principal Engineer shall act as the CS lead for allelectrical aspects of the Combat System level design. The Principal Engineer shallbe responsible for developing plans and scheduling projectactivities to meet the maturity targets of the programme whilemanaging the resolution of any emergentissues.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be ableto make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culturethat values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and whereyou'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidatesfrom all backgrounds and particularly from sections of thecommunity who are currently underrepresented within our industry,including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities andLGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitmentprocesses are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability orhealth condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorderetc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types,please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonableadjustments.
Please be aware that many roles atBAE Systems are subject to both security and export controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as yournationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, andyour place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible toperform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimumachieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles alsorequire higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UKdepending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow formeaningful security vettingchecks.
Closing Date: 12th May2025
We reserve theright to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficientapplications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, pleasesubmit your application as early aspossible.
Location: Frimley - we offer a range ofhybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to yourrecruiter about the options for this particularrole
Salary: £45,628+ depending onexperience
Whatyou'll bedoing:
- Developing the Combat SystemElectrical Architecture working in conjunction with the Whole BoatElectrical team to deliver a viable design including high integritycapability Representing theCombat System team at the relevant working groups to support theplatform and Combat System designmaturity Leading theintegration strategy in conjunction with the CS Build team with theplatform design teams by developing strategies for routed systemsincluding cabling
- Deliveringtechnical input and engineering solutions in support of build andintegration activities, defect resolution and changemanagement
- Coordinating theCombat Systems sub-system teams to develop a suitable electricalsystem architecture
- RepresentingCombat Systems at the Electrical and Cooling WorkingGroups Attending MajorArea reviews to ensure Combat Systems is maintaining a viabledesign within theplatform
Essential
- BEng (Hons) / MEng orequivalent CEng (or be ableto satisfy requirements forCEng) Technical reportwriting skills
- Demonstrableexperience of engineeringlifecycle
- Knowledge and experience indefence standards whilst not essential would be anadvantage Experience ofsubmarine electrical systems and the application of scenarios ishighly desirable
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systemsalso offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexiblediscounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including agreen car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - youmay also be eligible for an annualincentive.
TheCombat Systemsteam:
The Principal Engineer - Electrical (Combat Systems)shall provide support to the Engineering Manager and/or externalspecialists during development, analysis, integration andverification of Combat System and its sub-systems. The PrincipalEngineer - Electrical Engineering (Combat Systems) primary role isto develop the electrical system architecture for the Combat Systemand work with the WB Electrical teams to deliver a suitable systemdesign. The Principal Engineer shall act as the CS lead for allelectrical aspects of the Combat System level design. The Principal Engineer shallbe responsible for developing plans and scheduling projectactivities to meet the maturity targets of the programme whilemanaging the resolution of any emergentissues.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be ableto make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culturethat values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and whereyou'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidatesfrom all backgrounds and particularly from sections of thecommunity who are currently underrepresented within our industry,including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities andLGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitmentprocesses are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability orhealth condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorderetc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types,please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonableadjustments.
Please be aware that many roles atBAE Systems are subject to both security and export controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as yournationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, andyour place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible toperform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimumachieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles alsorequire higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UKdepending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow formeaningful security vettingchecks.
Closing Date: 12th May2025
We reserve theright to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficientapplications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, pleasesubmit your application as early aspossible.