V06692 - Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power)

Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Power) Location: BAE Systems Barrow or Filton Contract: 12 Months Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week onsite Rate: £60.00 PAYE / £81.05 Umbrella (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Power) to join BAE Systems on a 12-month contract. You will provide technical leadership within a complex engineering environment, supporting the development, design and analysis of platform power systems while managing engineering activities and team deliverables. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day engineering activities and manage team deliverables. Develop electrical power system design solutions to meet project requirements. Manage system requirements, specifications and acceptance criteria. Produce and review technical documentation, calculations and design evidence. Undertake design reviews and present technical solutions to customers. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, contractual requirements and safety procedures. Support equipment integration, installation, commissioning and acceptance. Provide technical support for build activities, defect resolution and engineering changes. Essential Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience across the engineering lifecycle. Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, including AC/DC distribution and protection. Understanding of power system architecture, modelling, generation and operation. Experience working on complex engineering design programmes. Strong technical report writing and communication skills. Experience working to relevant engineering codes and standards. Desirable Defence industry experience and knowledge of defence standards. Experience supporting submarines, subsystems or associated equipment. Knowledge of generators, switchgear and power electronics. Qualifications BEng (Hons), MEng or equivalent. Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards meeting the requirements.