Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Portsmouth, Bristol, or Glasgow, Hybrid- 2 days minimum per week onsite.

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 £65,665 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 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:

You will provide specialist electrical engineering experience while organising and coordinating a team to deliver key engineering activities across the business. You will ensure goals are met by maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and cost control .

Your role includes delegated authority and accountability for upholding minimum standards within the discipline. It may also involve acting as a design review assessor, ensuring designs meet required technical and regulatory expectations.

Core duties:

• Prepare specifications, develop compliant designs, and appraise them to ensure all technical and quality standards.
• Participate fully in developing, maintaining, and modifying Electrical Systems
• Act as primary contact with customers and suppliers, resolving engineering issues and aligning priorities.
• Make engineering strategies within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in managing /designing electrical disciplines such as Low Voltage (LV) distribution, LV protection Systems, Earthing systems, Converted supplies, Portable apparatus and domestic supplies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings / schematic drawings
• Possesses team, Customer and Suppler management skills
• Degree qualified in a steam related discipline and working toward, or achieving, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status through a recognised professional institution.

The Hunter Class Electrical Team:

The Electrical team within Hunter Class Frigate UK is responsible for delivering Electrical systems design to meet Warship design requirement. The team provides delivery support to wider Electrical team and Build team present in Australia and engages with suppliers based in Europe.

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: 10th 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.