Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid – 2 days per fortnight). We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing

• Writing technical documentation, including Test Procedures, to support testing, setting to work and commissioning of platform electrical systems
• Reviewing technical drawings/documentation and liaising with Build/Engineering teams to ensure electrical Test & Commissioning requirements are embedded into the Program Schedule
• Utilising business toolsets, including; Team Centre, SCAD, SAP, NXGen
• Testing and setting to work of platform electrical systems, including complex control and indication

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• HNC/HND or equivalent in related discipline or STEM
• Experience with electrical testing, functional checks and fault finding
• Knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk environment
• Knowledge and understanding of marine electrical systems operation and design
• Ability to work effectively across multi-disciplined teams and communicate effectively to various levels of seniority

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant electrical engineering discipline and professional registration with and Engineering Council
• Previous roles within the Royal Navy or Merchant Navy in an electrical engineering capacity (i.e. Officer of the Watch)

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, 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.

The Test & Commissioning team

You will be reporting into the Commissioning Project Leader and be part of a growing team working on a new programme. There is also the ability to gain experience from our existing Dreadnought & Astute programmes with potential for some international travel. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and place of birth can restrict eligibility. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK for the role.

Closing Date: 22nd September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.