Engineering Manager - Electrical Systems in PR1

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Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems \n\nLocation: : Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), or 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)\n\nWe offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role \n\nSalary: £56,000+ (Commensurate with skills and experience)\n\nWho we are: \n\nJoin 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.\n\nFrom 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.\n\nJob Description: \n\nAs part of the Electrical Power team, you will be leading a multi disciplinary team of engineers, delivering Power Systems design and development and defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs..

This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites.\n\nCore duties: \n\nYou’ll be leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment\n\nYou’ll be managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation & associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies\n\nYou’ll provide advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines\n\nYou’ll be engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems\n\nYou’ll be taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process\n\nYou’ll be providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development\n\nEssential Skills: \n\nChartership or working (or prepared to work) towards\n\nEngineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development\n\nExperience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)\n\nSignificant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems\n\nStrong analytical and problem solving skills\n\nTeam Leadership experience\n\nThe Electrical Power Systems Definition Team:\n\nThe Electrical Power Systems Definition team are working on the UK’s next- SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States. The team are responsible for defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs.\n\nWe offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.\n\nWhy BAE Systems?\n\nHere 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.\n\nA place where everyone can thrive:\n\nWe’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.\n\nPlease 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 , any 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.\n\nClosing Date: 28th June 2026\n\nWe 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.\n\n#LI-KI1\n\n#LI-Hybrid