Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer

Company: BAE Systems
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us.

As a Commissioning Engineer – Electrical you will work on the commissioning documentation for complex mechanical systems within a high-risk engineering environment, ensuring safe, compliant delivery in line with company procedures and legislation. Commissioning activities for complex Electrical systems, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of assigned work packages

Work on commissioning documentation with engineering teams, Royal Navy, MoD, Build Operations and other key stakeholders

Research, author, review and maintain technical design documentation, test documentation and commissioning records to the required standards

Understand mechanical testing activities, including flushing, pressure and endurance testing, and system setting to work

Understanding the appropriate test equipment / tools for activities so these can be specified for Testing

Represent BAE Systems during Factory Acceptance Tests, offsite test facilities, Contractors Sea Trials and other outworking requirements, including potential overseas travel

Knowledge of testing and commissioning electrical/electronic systems, with experience commissioning complex systems and plant in an engineering environment

Knowledge of fibre optic interface installation and testing (advantageous)

Experience producing technical documentation for testing and commissioning activities

Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings and information

Strong understanding of safety controls, procedures and compliance requirements in high-risk environments

HNC in an Electrical discipline or equivalent relevant experience

As a Commissioning Engineer – Electrical you will join a highly skilled commissioning team supporting the delivery of the Dreadnought Submarine programme, one of the UK’s largest and most complex engineering projects. You will have the opportunity to work on a first-in-class submarine programme, contribute to major commissioning milestones and develop your technical expertise within a world-class engineering environment. Relocation support packages are available across Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026