Senior Engineer- Electrical Engineering (Internal Communications)

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Internal Communications)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, (Hybrid)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Grade: S4

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptionalindividual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

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What you will be doing

As a Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Internal Communications), you will be working with the Internal Communications and Platform Data Systems team, carrying out a range of design and test activities involving data networks and communications systems for submarine platforms.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to engage at all levels with a wide range of stakeholders, offering a great deal of exposure across the business with the potential for exciting future developmental opportunities both technically and managerially.

Core duties

• Designing and delivering communications and audio systems to submarine naval vessels, determining requirements and design standards.
• Developing system design and solutions to technical problems.
• Writing technical reports, specifications, user guides, and manuals with the preparation of design calculations to demonstrate designs meet performance requirements.
• Presenting results to internal and external customers.
• Preparing test requirements and support to dockside installation and commissioning teams.
• Reviewing test and qualification evidence for compliance against requirements.
• Undertaking technical development studies to verify and validate compliance with design requirements.
• Providing technical input to the engineering and project management team to produce robust cost estimates, technical risk assessment and reduction.
• Where required, supporting Factory Acceptance Testing of system equipment at supplier premises.

Essential Skills

• BEng/BSc and/or MEng/MSc degree (or equivalent), or extensive experience in a relevant engineering field such as: Communications, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic, Acoustics, Audio or AudioTechnology
• Proventrack record ofTechnical Report Writing
• Proventrack record of system or equipment design.

A detailed understanding of one of the following discipilnes

• Design and deployment of Voice Over IP (VOIP) networks
• Deployment of Private Branch Exchange systems
• Acoustics Modelling and Simulation

Speech Quality Analysis

• Design/commission of Public Address or Voice Alarm or Installed Sound Systems
• Design/commission of audio distribution systems
• Design/commission of trunked radio systems
• Design/commission of military tactical communications systems
• Design/commission of communications systems for safety critical applications
• Design/commission and installation of electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres

The Internal Communications Platform & Data Systems (ICPDS)Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Internal Communications Platform & Data Systems (ICPDS)Team as a Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Internal Communications). The ICPDS teamcarries out a range of design and test activities involving data networks and communications systems for submarine platforms.

Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicantsmust meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.

Closing Date: 18th November 2026

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