(Immediate Start) Principal Power Systems ElectricalEngineer

BAE Systems
Portsmouth
2 months ago
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Job Title: Principal Power Systems Electrical EngineerLocation: Barrow-In-Furness, Filton, Brough, Portsmouth, Weymouth,Frimley or Manchester – We offer a range of hybrid and flexibleworking arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about theoptions for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you’ll bedoing: - Conducting load flow, short circuit, and stabilityanalysis of an electrical power system - Management and analysis ofthe electrical load budget - Developing and validating electricalmodels - Collaborating with multi-discipline teams, suppliers andstakeholders on matters related to the power system - Preparingtechnical reports, calculations, and presentations communicatingresults and advising recommendations - Developing and mentoringother team members Your skills and experiences: Essential - Degreequalified or equivalent experience in electrical engineering -Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership - Knowledge ofhigh power and medium voltage power systems and distributions -Experience conducting electrical load budget and load flow analysis- An understanding in power system analysis software tools (e.g.,ETAP, Simulink/Simscape, MATLAB) - Stakeholder managementexperience Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including acompetitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and aCompany contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have accessto additional benefits such as flexible working, an employeeassistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you mayalso be eligible for an annual incentive. The ElectricalVerification Team: As part of the Electrical Verification Team, youwill be involved in the verification and validation of the powersystem, conducting analysis, and performing calculations to supportthe maturity and design of the electrical platform. We offerrelocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject tomeeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a placewhere you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part ofan inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, andmerit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. Wewelcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly fromsections of the community who are currently underrepresented withinour industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people withdisabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure thatour recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you havea disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, ananxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certainassessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potentialreasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAESystems are subject to both security and export controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as yournationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, andyour place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible toperform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimumachieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles alsorequire higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UKdepending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow formeaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th March 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receivesufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you areinterested, please submit your application as early as possible.#LI-KW1 #LI-Hybrid

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