Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Title

Principal Electrical Engineer

Location

Isle of Wight – Cowes, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Chelmsford – Great Baddow – Hybrid pattern

Working Arrangements

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary

Up to £87,200 DOE + bonus scheme

Role Description

In this role, you will apply broad and deep electrical design expertise to create robust solutions for new products and for integrating modern technologies into legacy systems. You will lead the full design lifecycle, from initial concept through detailed development and delivery, resolving complex engineering challenges along the way. Acting as the technical authority for specific Line Replacement Units or sub‑systems, you will ensure designs meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements while supporting cross‑functional teams with clear, authoritative engineering guidance.

Core Duties

• Design AC/DC distribution systems, including sizing, protection, control, and specification of power supplies and converters
• Develop motor drives, control systems, positioning solutions, and bespoke procured hardware specifications
• Manage data links, protocols, networks, and EMC control, including analysis, verification, and test‑house support
• Perform design verification through simulation, analysis, and testing, and support complex system integration activities
• Produce and review technical documentation and interface effectively with systems, mechanical, safety, logistics, and manufacturing teams
• Provide technical leadership, mentor electrical engineers, contribute to bids, and promote new technologies across programmes

Essential Skills

• Degree‑qualified in Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline) with substantial component‑level design experience for volume production
• Experienced in high‑integrity environments, applying rigorous safety, compliance and engineering standards
• Considerable knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations, Low Voltage Directive, European electrical safety standards and EMC qualification requirements
• Extensive background in design proving, system integration, testing and defect resolution
• Skilled in gathering evidence to demonstrate acceptance, legislative compliance, safety and fitness for purpose
• Ability to apply a rigorous approach to high‑power and high‑voltage safety throughout design and verification activities

The Radar Systems Engineering Team

You will be working as a Principal Electrical Engineer within our close‑knit multi‑function radar team of inter‑disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand‑new radar products to address emerging and future threats.

Security and Eligibility

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions can affect eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically requires 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Closing Date

17th April 2026

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