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Senior Electrical Engineer - Power and Propulsion

Employer
BAE Systems
Location
Hampshire, England, Portsmouth / Glasgow, Scotland / England, Gloucestershire, Filton
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
29 Nov 2019
Reference
00066359

Job Details

Senior Engineer - Power and Propulsion

Following successful bids in the international market we are now supporting the Australian and Canadian Navies in the design of the latest frigates. This is a great time and a great opportunity to join our business and help shape the future of surface warships worldwide.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team working on the Canadian Surface Combatant programme. This role will support the area of Power & Propulsion (P&P)

In this role you will undertake a range of electrical engineering activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements, supplying advice and support to designers, operations and other functions and working closely with both T26 and Hunter Class programmes teams.

This role will provide you a chance to work on an international programme with the ability to use your existing experience and support the successful delivery of the project.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Engineer will involve:

Participate fully in developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational need.

Carry out relatively complex technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations.

Prepare specifications, develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure all standards are maintained.

Carry out investigations into operational problems or developments and develop and prepare solutions, individually or as a member of a project team.

Act as the main point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve relatively complex problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives.

Your skills and qualifications:

Experience working on one or more of the following - Electrical Generation and Quality of Supply, HV Distribution and Electrical Safety, HV and High Power Protection Systems and Earthing Systems, HV and High Power Cabling and cable routing and High Power Electric Drives and Speed Control

Engineering related degree preferred but not essential

Product Safety experience (SWIFT/HAZOP/HAZID/Zonal Safety Analysis)

Experience of working on Naval projects preferred

What we're looking for in you:

You'll enjoy problem solving, have excellent communication skills and experience of working closely with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to work autonomously and having a flexible approach to priorities and also willingness to travel if required.

Location: Scotstoun

Salary: £Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Maritime Naval Ships

We design and build a full range of naval ships, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations. We also develop and integrate state of the art combat systems for the surface fleet, equipping customers with the best possible information to operate effectively in modern naval environments. We are committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities and people. That's work that inspires us. That's BAE Systems.

You will find we offer a wealth of career options. From offshore patrol vessels through to Type 26 Global Combat Ship and QE Class aircraft carriers, the projects you'll be involved with are exciting and challenging and will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. We offer the flexibility you need to do what's important to you, whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we'll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential. Talk to us about Smart Working.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Company

At BAE Systems we serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us, in a corporate culture that is performance driven and values led.

We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. We help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information.

We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Facts and Figures

  • Global defence supplier and world-leading innovator
  • Established positions in air, maritime and land domains
  • Growing position in cyber security
  • Principal markets – US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia
  • 89,600 employees in over 40 countries
  • Customers in around 80 countries
  • 2020 sales of £20,862m
  • £1,700 invested in training per employee in 2020
  • £11bn spent with 21,000 directly-contracted suppliers

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