Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (HV)

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (HV)

Location: Barrow – Hybrid – 3 days per week on site (Dependent on business needs)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £45,628 – £61,500 (Commensurate with 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 the 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.

Job Description:

As a Principal Engineer -Electrical Engineering (HV) you will be part of the Site Specialist Engineering Electrical team providing specialist support to the business with respect to setting electrical standards and requirements for equipment/systems/facilities in accordance with legislation/processes. You will be Point of contact for High Voltage issues regarding standards for site electrical systems and support a wide range of electrical disciplines, with opportunities to learn and develop in LV, HV, C&I and Communications, each day varies with the chance to problem solve and drive innovative solutions from your experiences.

Core duties:

• You’ll define site standards, processes and technical requirements in terms of electrical engineering for equipment, systems and facilities
• You’ll conduct reviews and assessments of design proposals to ensure that the equipment/facilities are designed, constructed, commissioned, operated and maintained in accordance with the appropriate processes and standards
• You’ll produce technical documentation and reports
• You’ll have input into problem solving, engineering issues relating to the subject matter
• You’ll be point of contact for High Voltage issues regarding standards for site electrical systems
• You will chair and lead improvements (policy, equipment, capabilities) with site risk cells set up to ensure compliance with relevant regulations

Essential Skills:

• Electrical engineer with demonstratable High Voltage engineering experience of 11kV systems
• Demonstrable experience of working in an industrial engineering environment with familiarity of commercial standards
• Degree qualified in electrical engineering or equivalent (e.g. HND with relevant experience)
• Registered with an Engineering professional institute and have the ability to achieve chartered status
• Demonstrable experience of leadership within an engineering environment and familiarity with commercial British standards

The Site Specialist Engineering (SSE) team

The Site Specialist Engineering Electrical team provide specialist support to the business with respect to setting electrical standards and requirements for equipment/systems/facilities in accordance with legislation/processes.

The team support a wide range of electrical disciplines and there are opportunities to learn and develop in LV, HV, C&I and Communications, each day varies with the chance to problem solve and drive innovative solutions from your experiences. As the Barrow site infrastructure grows you can play a part in the development of new facilities and help drive improvements in aging and existing systems, structures and components.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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’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.

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 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: 24th May 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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