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Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Lossiemouth, Morayshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems 

Location: : 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)

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

Salary: £56,000+ (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 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 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.

Core duties: 

You’ll be leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment

You’ll be managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation & associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies

You’ll provide advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines

You’ll be engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems

You’ll be taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process

You’ll be providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development

Essential Skills: 

Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards

Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development

Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)

Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Team Leadership experience

The Electrical Power Systems Definition Team:

The Electrical Power Systems Definition team are working on the UK’s next-generation 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.

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: 4th 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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