Engineer- Electrical Engineering (Power)

Job Title: Engineer- Electrical Engineering (Power)

Salary: up to £38,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Barrow in Furness

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as an Engineer- Electrical Engineering (Power). The role will be based in Barrow in Furness and offers the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible working hours. Individual circumstances can be discussed.

They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

As an Engineer within the electrical team, you will be responsible for supporting the build, test and commissioning, and in service safety of Royal Navy operational vessels. To do this, the team dynamically resolve engineering issues throughout the build, utilising expertise to advise internal and external stakeholders across various functions on the most effective way ahead. The team also specify equipment requirements within the Electrical Power System and manage the technical delivery from staged design reviews through to design completion, working closely with external suppliers to meet the standards of engineering excellence required to provide the Royal Navy.

Main Responsibilities:

Writing technical specifications and supporting in the down selection and placing of contracts

Liaising and collaborating with external suppliers and the customer

Following design lifecycle management to ensure the delivery of equipment to specification

Providing technical consultation to multi-discipline teams, suppliers and stakeholders on matters related to the power system

Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations to communicate results and recommendations effectively

Benefits:

Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined

Relocation package available

Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times

25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service

Shared Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary

Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

About You:

Essential:

Qualified Electrical Engineer (ONC/HNC/HND/Degree level or appropriate experience)

Experience in the design of Electrical Systems

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Desirable:

Knowledge of AC & DC Systems

Understanding of Power Generation, Distribution and Conversion Equipment

Experience working within the defence or heavy engineering sectors

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

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