Power System Design Lead

At BAE Systems, you'll help design and deliver technology that really matters. We're looking for an experienced Power System Design Lead to take a technically leading role in the electrical aspects of electronic hardware design, with a particular focus on end‑to‑end power system design.

This is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of high‑integrity engineering, shaping both new product developments and technology insertions into existing platforms, while collaborating within a highly skilled, multi‑disciplinary engineering team.

What you'll be doing

As our Power System Design Lead, you'll apply deep technical expertise across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to verification and customer integration. Your key responsibilities will include:

Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supply system from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails.
Motor drives, control, and positioning systems
EMC management and verification
Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated sub-contractor development programmes
Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations
Provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team.

Key Skills

Specification or design of electrical power systems including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioning including linear and switch-mode supplies
Previous experience of operating in a defence or high safety integrity environment

Experience with Early lifecycle involvement - contribute to product development, lifecycle, and qualification

Experience with Switch-mode power supply design and integration.
Appreciation of methods, techniques, and technologies for AC/DC conversion and distribution, understand challenges in distributing power and designing power modules.

If you are a skilled Power Systems Engineer with experience in the defence sector, and are ready for a challenging role that allows you to contribute to cutting-edge technology, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's esteemed team and make a significant impact in the world of defence and security