Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Portsmouth, Onsite

Salary: £42,000+ depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join 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 advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future for all of us.

From 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.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you’ll support the Royal Navy-led Refit Support Group (RSG) and Maintenance Support Unit (MSU) on Type 45 Destroyers, delivering electrical maintenance, fault finding, and defect rectification during upkeep periods. You’ll carry out daily UMMS tasks and Category ‘A’ maintenance across ship systems, support STOROB activities, and maintain accurate reporting on equipment condition. You’ll also ensure a safe working environment, fully complying with SHE policies and statutory regulations.

Core duties:

• Carry out daily UMMS tasks, Category ‘A’ maintenance, and STOROB activities, ensuring high-quality work within agreed timelines
• Maintain, monitor, and report on the material state of the ship, identifying defects and overseeing their analysis and rectification
• Apply engineering knowledge and sound judgment to solve technical problems and support decision-making processes
• Ensure full compliance with all SHE policies, procedures, and statutory regulations at all times
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributing to team decisions and cross-trade activities, with training provided where needed
• Support, guide, and provide on-the-job training to team members, fostering skills development and operational excellence
• Work flexibly across trade disciplines as required, adapting to changing operational priorities

Your skills and experience:

• HNC/HND or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and experience in maintenance and defect analysis, including: Lighting circuits/Low voltage (LV) motors/Testing electrical components (e.g. pressure switches, ROVs)/PMS/EPMS systems

The Engineering Support Group Team

This role is responsible for carrying out tasks to support the RN led Refit Support Group (RSG) and Maintenance Support Unit (MSU). The role will carry out daily UMMS tasks, CAT ‘A’ maintenance on various Type 45 equipment’s, including fault analysis, repair defects and carryout STOROB activities during Type 45 upkeep periods. The role maintains a safe working environment and ensures compliance with BAE Systems SHE policies and procedures

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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.

Why BAE Systems?

Here 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 matters most to you and your family, supporting both your financial and personal wellbeing.

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 be proud of the difference you make.

Closing Date: 13th April 2026

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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