Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Would you like to work on one of the most modern warship programmes ever with an opportunity to work on a truly international project? We currently have a vacancy for an Electrical Engineer at our site in Scotstoun to work on a large scale project, delivering anti-submarine warfare frigates to the Royal Australian Navy - the largest surface ship project in Australia's defence history.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will work on a range of electrical/marine engineering activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements, supplying advice and support to designers, operations and other functions and ensuring defined objectives are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements

This role will provide you with a great opportunity to develop your career, there's a clear succession plan and lots of experienced engineers to work with to help develop your existing knowledge.

Your main responsibilities as an Electrical Engineer will involve:

Developing electrical design specifications under guidance and carrying out electrical design activities. Examples of engineering output are electrical schematic diagrams, electrical design calculations, and electrical specifications

Participating fully in developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in electrical engineering areas

Preparing electrical technical equipment specifications; developing electrical designs in line with all specifications and standards

Liaising with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters

Making electrical engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility

Your skills and qualifications as an Electrical Engineer:

Essential:

Degree or equivalent qualification/experience in Electrical Engineering or related subject

Previous experience as an electrical engineer in a maritime, oil & gas or building /facilities environment

Experience of electrical systems design

Working knowledge of requirements development and design change

Experience of recognised analytical tools

Desirable:

Previous industrial placement experience whilst studying for degree

Maritime experience

What we're looking for in you:

You will have excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders - nationally and internationally. A good team player, you will be self-motivated, flexible with strong problem-solving skills.

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.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

We recognise that an inclusive and diverse workplace - where all employees feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential - is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it's good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people.

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.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.