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BAE Systems

Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

Salary:  Up to £49,000 per annum
Location:  Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week – Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Broad Oak, Brough, Weymouth or Coventry

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

Salary: Up to £49,000 (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 advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, 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:

As a Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation), you will be responsible for supporting the development, coordination and maintenance of through life support (TLS) arrangements and for ensuring effective integration of Platform Management Systems (PMS) with other complex platform and propulsion systems. The role provides specialist lifecycle, integration and support engineering expertise.

This role will give you the opportunity to work on one of the most complex engineering programmes ever undertaken in the country, which will deliver a product of national importance.

Core duties:

  • You will support engagement with MoD and Royal Navy stakeholders on through life support, integration and sustainment aspects of PMS and associated platform systems.
  • Lead and support integration activities between PMS and Reactor Control Systems including:
    • Liaison with Rolls-Royce and MoD Nuclear Propulsion teams
    • Ensuring effective integration at the Centralised Control Console.
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Working at BAE Systems

Hybrid - Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time

A little flex time – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements depending on the role you apply for – explore your options with our recruiter during the application process.

Company benefits

Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Collaboration spaces
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks paid, up to 52 weeks total, with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks for eligible employees
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Family health insurance
Fertility treatment leave
Gym membership – Discounts available
Health insurance
In house training
Learning license
Lunch and learns
Mental health support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health platform access
Modern office
Neonatal leave
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Private booths
Referral bonus
Relocation packages
Reservist leave – 15 days
Salary sacrifice
Secure on-site parking
Share options
Shared parental leave
Mentoring

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  • Liaise with MoD, Babcock, Royal Navy, logistics organisations and industry partners to support the development and maintenance of:
    • Through life support strategies
    • Support concepts, roles and responsibilities
    • Maintenance and sustainment arrangements for PMS and related systems.
  • Provide specialist engineering input to through life support planning ensuring alignment with:
    • DE&S processes and governance
    • RN support policy and operational requirements
    • Obsolescence, configuration management and long-term supportability considerations.
  • Support programme reviews and governance activities related to:
    • System integration readiness
    • Lifecycle assurance
    • Transition from design into in-service support.
  • Identify, assess and support the management of integration and through life support risks associated with PMS and integrated platform systems.
  • Essential Skills:

    • BEng (Hons), MEng or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (HND + relevant experience may be considered)
    • Relevant sector experience, with full lifecycle experience of large-scale Electrical, Electronic, Control and Instrumentation (C&I) systems
    • Experience contributing to supportability activities within complex engineering programmes.
    • Ability to review and assess design, equipment, test documentation, and subsequent impact to product availability
    • Experience witnessing and assessing supplier testing and reports, with understanding of equipment delivery and acceptance criteria for facility integration
    • Demonstrable communication skills, with an understanding of through life support, supportability and lifecycle management principles.

    The PMS C&I Team:

    This is an exciting opportunity to join the Dreadnought programme as a Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation). The PMSC&I Team is responsible for the design, integration, assurance and delivery of Control and Instrumentation systems. The team provides specialist engineering support across the system lifecycle, including requirements definition, detailed design, equipment integration, supplier testing, commissioning and assurance. It ensures that Control and Instrumentation systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently, with appropriate monitoring, control, protection and system interfaces. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

    A place where everyone can thrive:

    We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

    Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

    Why BAE Systems?

    Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.

    Closing Date: 3rd November 2025

    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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