Principal Commissioning Engineer - Electrical at BAE Systems

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commissioning, Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Safety Controls, PLC Systems, Electrical Testing, Documentation Review, Team Mentoring, Project Leadership, Record Keeping, Self-Development, Training, High-Risk Environment, Integrated Systems, Submarines, Technology Exposure

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you’ll be doing: Instruct & mentor less experienced members of the team within your knowledge & competency Working with a group of Electrical Engineers in the Integrated Systems test Section Responsible for research, review & feedback of appropriate documentation to the required standard Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation Deputise for the relevant Commissioning Project Leader as and when required, including supervision of personnel Responsible for self-development and attending any mandatory training requirements To represent the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements Your skills and experiences: Essential: Knowledge of either commissioning or maintenance within a similar industrial environment Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience Detailed knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk environment Desirable: Knowledge and experience of PLC Systems and Electrical Testing Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, 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 As a Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical, you will be responsible for commissioning of all Integrated Systems test Section systems across Dreadnought submarines and off boat rigs. You will be carrying out daily commissioning activities and reporting into the commissioning project leader. In this role you will you have the opportunity to work across multiple platforms giving you exposure to different systems and technologies. You will be given lots of training to develop further within your career. (We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting 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. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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. Closing Date: 4th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-KP1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

As a Principal Commissioning Engineer – Electrical, you will be responsible for commissioning all Integrated Systems test Section systems across Dreadnought submarines and off boat rigs. You will carry out daily commissioning activities and report to the commissioning project leader.