Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

Company: BAE Systems
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

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. Supporting the Dreadnought Submarine programme, you will create technical documentation, be a part of activities with key stakeholders including the Royal Navy, MoD and Build Operations.

Core duties:

  • 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
  • Experience selecting appropriate test equipment and tools for specific tasks
  • 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

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.

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you., Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must 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.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026