Undergraduate Electrical Power Engineer

Location

Barrow-in-Furness , United Kingdom

Engineering

Undergraduate placements

Description

Length of placement: 12 months

Job title: Undergraduate Submarines Electrical Power Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £25,900

End date: 16th June 2028

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.

Role description

You will join a dynamic team supporting the full product lifecycle of our submarines. From concept and design through to build, test, commissioning, and in-service support, you will play a key role in developing and delivering complex electrical engineering solutions for current and future submarine platforms.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of electrical systems, including power system architecture, protection and coordination, earth fault monitoring, power system modelling and operation, and electrical power generation and distribution across both AC and DC systems. You may also work with energy storage technologies, power electronics, degaussing and cathodic protection systems, submarine lighting systems, and other critical electrical equipment essential to the operation and manufacture of our submarines.

In addition, there may be opportunities to undertake further specialist training and apply your skills across a variety of complex engineering programmes.

Core Duties

• Help develop engineering design solutions and produce key documents like diagrams, specs and calculations.
• Support creating and managing system requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Assist in design reviews, testing, commissioning activities and customer presentations.
• Check supplier information, ensure compliance with safety and quality processes, and keep design evidence up to date.
• Provide technical support during build, defect resolution and equipment configuration or testing.
• Contribute to reports, safety justifications, modelling, analysis and factory acceptance tests.
• Support the integration of new technologies and contribute to the development, testing, and commissioning of our submarines.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Electrical Engineering

Start date:

21st June 2027

Length of contract:

12 months

Engineering

Undergraduate placements