Principal Engineer Electrical Engineering (HV) (Grange-over-Sands)

Join Our Team as a Site & Facilities Electrical Engineer (HV)\\n\\n

Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Hybrid (3 days on-site)

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Salary: £45,628 – £61,500 (commensurate with skills and experience)

\\n\\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\\n

As a vital member of our team, you will:

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• \\nDefine site standards: Establish processes and technical requirements for electrical engineering related to equipment, systems, and facilities.

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• \\nConduct reviews: Assess design proposals to ensure compliance with standards throughout the lifecycle of equipment and facilities.

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• \\nProduce documentation: Create technical reports and documentation that support our engineering efforts.

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• \\nProblem-solving: Provide input on engineering issues and collaborate on solutions.

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• \\nBe the go-to expert: Serve as the primary contact for High Voltage standards concerning site electrical systems.

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• \\nLead improvements: Chair initiatives to enhance policies, equipment, and capabilities while ensuring compliance with regulations.

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\\n\\nYour Skills and Experience:\\n

We are looking for someone who has:

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• \\nHigh Voltage expertise: Proven experience with 11kV systems.

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• \\nIndustrial background: Familiarity with commercial standards in an engineering environment.

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• \\nEducational qualifications: A degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (e.g., HND with relevant experience).

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• \\nProfessional registration: Membership with an engineering professional institute and the ability to achieve chartered status.

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• \\nLeadership experience: Demonstrated ability to lead within an engineering context and knowledge of British standards.

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• \\nTechnical proficiency: Experience in a technical role with transferable skills, such as assurance.

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• \\nNuclear experience: Familiarity with ONR License Conditions or similar highly regulated environments is a plus.

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\\n\\nBenefits of Joining Us:\\n

At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. In addition to a competitive pension scheme, we offer:

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• Employee share plans

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• Flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits

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• A green car scheme

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• Private health plans

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• Shopping discounts

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• Eligibility for an annual incentive

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\\n\\nAbout the Site Specialist Engineering (SSE) Team:\\n

Join a dynamic team that supports a wide range of electrical disciplines. You will have opportunities to learn and develop in Low Voltage (LV), High Voltage (HV), Control & Instrumentation (C&I), and Communications. Each day brings new challenges, allowing you to apply your problem-solving skills and drive innovative solutions. As our Barrow site infrastructure expands, you will play a crucial role in developing new facilities and enhancing existing systems.

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We also offer relocation support packages for all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

\\n\\nWhy Choose BAE Systems?\\n

This is your chance to make a real impact in a company that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please let us know so we can provide reasonable adjustments.

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Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

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Closing Date: 23rd November 2025

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

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