Senior Engineer Electrical Engineering; Control & Instrumentation

Job Title: Senior Engineer Electrical Engineering (C & I)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness Hybrid (2 days onsite per fortnight dependent on business needs)

Salary: Competitive (Commensurate with skills and experience)

The Marine Systems Control And Instrumentation Team is seeking a Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation) to work on the SSNA program and the next generation submarine design. The Senior Engineer will provide support to Principal Engineers and/or external specialists during development, analysis, integration and verification of platform control and instrumentation systems. This role involves leading analysis, producing technical reports and team deliverables, and maturing operator control console design to meet defined criteria and programme demands.

• Develop a functional design for C&I solution for electrical systems, including deriving the functional design from Piping & Instrumentation diagrams
• Produce Bill of Materials for C&I equipment
• Specify instrumentation measuring pressure/temperature/flow/level/analysis that is fit for purpose for specific process conditions
• Produce a C&I design that satisfies a wide range of requirements such as; functional; safety; defence standards, British standards, naval standards, nuclear standards
• Judge and measure compliance against non-functional stakeholders (EMC, Shock, Metallics etc.)
• Produce verification evidence to demonstrate design compliance with requirements
• Produce design documentation such as I/O schedules, instrument schedules, cable schedules, functional design specification, instrument specification
• Implement physical system-to-system interface design
• Undertake/lead technical design reviews for C&I
• Articulate and present technical arguments clearly and logically
• Undertake peer reviews
• Manage system design maturity to meet programme demands
• Liaise with internal and external customers as part of a technical team

• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent
• Working towards professional registration
• Technical report writing skills
• Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle
• Knowledge and experience in defence standards (advantage)
• System calculations, modelling and analysis
• Understanding of at least one of the following areas:
• Experience in high, medium and low voltage systems
• Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS)
• Completion and verification of designs in accordance with IEC 61508 Functional Safety (or similar) with supporting safety evidence
• Multi-disciplinary engineering understanding (Mechanical / Process / Instrument / Electrical / Control / Safety)
• Specifying equipment for use in Hazardous Areas and producing verification evidence (Hazardous Area Schedule, Intrinsically Safe Loop Calculations)
• Providing input to production and improvement of process instructions

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans and a wide 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 Marine Systems Control And Instrumentation Team presents an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation) working within the Marine Systems Control and Instrumentation Team. This role supports the SSNA program and next generation submarine design. The Senior Engineer will provide support to the Principal Engineers and/or external specialists during development, analysis, integration and verification of platform control and instrumentation systems.

You will lead analysis and production of technical reports and team deliverables, including maturing operator control console design to meet criteria and programme demands. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive for inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and place of birth can affect eligibility. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard at a minimum. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required.

Closing Date: 10 February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.