Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer
Scotstoun, Glasgow
12-month Contract (Inside IR35)
37 hrs/week
£30.80 PAYE or £41.41 Umbrella
Working Arrangements: 2 days on site per week (potential for fully remote)
BAE Systems Naval Ships is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer with a strong background in power distribution, lighting, and electrical systems design. You’ll deliver detailed electrical design solutions, ensure technical compliance, and act as a key contributor within the electrical design team.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and verify high-quality electrical detail design outputs
• Produce and check electrical schematics, cable schedules, and system diagrams
• Conduct design reviews, audits, and quality assurance activities
• Support Team Leads and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance on electrical systems, power distribution, and lighting design
• Ensure designs meet applicable defence, safety, and engineering standards

  
About You:

• Strong background in electrical detail design or electrical engineering
• Experience with electrical design tools (e.g. AutoCAD, FORAN, or similar)
• Knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting, and control systems
• Previous experience working within a Naval Ships or defence environment desirable
• Good understanding of electrical design processes and quality standards
• Confident communicator with ability to support and mentor junior team members
• Apprenticeship, HNC/ONC, or equivalent electrical engineering qualification desirable

  
Join a leading defence organisation delivering world-class naval electrical systems.
Apply now to be part of BAE Systems Naval Ships.