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Job Title: Principal Engineer- Electrical Engineering (Power)
Salary: up to £57,500 per annum dependent upon experience
Location: Bristol or Barrow in Furness
We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Principal Engineer- Electrical Engineering (Power). The role can be based in Bristol or Barrow in Furness and offers the opportunity for hybrid working (this varies depending on the chosen site) and flexible working hours.
They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
As part of the Electrical Verification Team, you will be involved in the verification and validation of the power system through compatibility testing of equipment and power system analysis. You'll be part of a wider multidisciplinary electrical team who's responsible for delivery a high integrity electrical power system. You will have the opportunity to attend the test site in Leicester. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Main Responsibilities:
- Technical point of contact for other engineers and support with developing and mentoring other team members
- Ensuring the team operates efficiently and effectively in meeting project timelines and objectives
- Overseeing the planning, execution and monitoring of engineering
- Collaborating with multi-discipline teams, suppliers and stakeholders on matters related to the compatibility test facility
- Preparing technical reports, progress reports, and presentations, communicating results and advising recommendations
Benefits:
- Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
- 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:
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience in electrical or power engineering
- Knowledge of high power and medium voltage power systems and distributions
- Knowledge of compatibility testing of electrical equipment and power electronics
Desirable:
- Project Management experience would be advantageous
- Chartered Engineer or actively working towards Chartership
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
About Aeropeople:
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