Design Engineer - Electrical

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Overview

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: Up to £42,000 depending on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Production of Installation Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms.
  • Produce Electrical/System Drawings, Cable Route Drawings, Cable Data Sheets, Bill of Materials and associated Installation Instructions. Liaise with MoD Customer and Industry Partners throughout the Design process to develop agreed Equipment Integration Requirements.
  • Undertake Ship Surveys in support of Design Integration, Equipment Material State Reports, Equipment Configuration Control and Ship Power and Load Chart Management.
  • Configure and maintain Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution and Blown Fibre Networks. Produce Ship/Equipment Feasibility Studies.
  • Collaborate with in-house Mechanical, Structural, HVAC and Project Management Teams.
  • Collaborate with Industry Partners and Technical Authorities. Support Ship-build and Submarine electrical detailed design activities.
  • Provide technical input to the Product Safety of Design Services deliverables.

Qualifications

  • Essential: Knowledge of Electrical Systems theory; interpretation and application of Electrical Design Standards.
  • Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices and Electrical Distribution Systems.
  • Working knowledge/understanding of CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets.
  • IT literate in Microsoft Office applications.
  • ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance to SC level.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans and an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Team and Context

The Design Services – Electrical Team comprises engineers from industry, armed forces service leavers and BAE Apprenticeships. Working with Structures & Outfit, HVAC, Mechanical & Piping and Safety Teams, we provide through-life electrical engineering support to Royal Naval Surface Fleet, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Submarine Platforms.

Notes

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive for inclusive recruitment processes. Some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. The minimum requirement includes Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels of Security Vetting may be required.

Closing Date: 26 September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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Location:
Chichester, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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