Overview

Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

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

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 the Build/Engineering teams to ensure electrical Test & Commissioning requirements are embedded into the Program Schedule
• Utilising tool business toolsets, including Team Centre, SCAD, SAP, NXGen
• Testing and setting to work of platform electrical systems, including complex control and indication

Essential

Skills and experience

• 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 the Engineering Council
• Previous roles within the Royal Navy or Merchant Navy in an electrical engineering capacity (Officer of the Watch)

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.

The Test & Commissioning Team

You will report to the Commissioning Project Leader and be part of a growing team working on a new programme. There is potential to gain experience from our existing Dreadnought & Astute programmes with possible international travel to support our Engineering selection processes. 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. If you have a disability or health condition, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note: many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must at minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required, typically with 5 to 10 years of UK residency 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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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