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Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)
BAE SystemsDalton-in-Furness, Cumbria🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Feb 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This Senior Engineer role at BAE Systems offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defence technology with a competitive salary and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive here if you possess strong control and instrumentation expertise and are eager to develop your skills within a renowned company known for its impactful projects. Apply today to shape the future of engineering and advance your career.
Quick Overview
Salary
£42.2k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) | Dalton-in-Furness, United Kingdom | Hybrid | £42,215+
This employer is a globally recognised leader in advanced technology, dedicated to pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. They offer challenging and rewarding careers, delivering cutting-edge defence, aerospace, and security solutions. Join a team shaping a safer future with limitless possibilities for professional growth and innovation.
The Role
• Develop functional designs for Control & Instrumentation (C&I) solutions for electrical systems, deriving from P&ID.
• Produce Bills of Materials for C&I equipment and specify instrumentation for various process conditions.
• Create C&I designs that comply with stringent functional, safety, defence, British, naval, and nuclear standards.
• Assess and measure compliance against non-functional requirements such as EMC, shock, and metallics.
• Generate verification evidence to demonstrate design compliance with all requirements.
• Produce essential design documents including I/O schedules, instrument schedules, and functional design specifications.
What You'll Need
• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable experience across the engineering lifecycle, with a strong understanding of system calculations, modelling, and analysis.
• Experience with high, medium, and low voltage systems, and knowledge of control system architecture and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with IEC 61508 for Functional Safety or similar, and experience specifying equipment for Hazardous Areas.
• Experience in technical report writing and working towards professional registration.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering understanding, encompassing Mechanical, Process, Instrument, Electrical, Control, and Safety aspects.
What's On Offer
• Hybrid working arrangements and relocation support packages available.
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development within a supportive culture.
• Rewarding compensation package and benefits tailored to employee wellbeing and family needs.
• The chance to work on significant projects with a strong sense of shared purpose.
Apply via Haystack today!
Skills
P&ID
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