Assistant Technical Authority

**Location**
- Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Job Title: Assistant Technical Authority - Electrical

Location: Scotstoun, Frimley, Farnborough, Filton, Portsmouth, Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

**Salary**: up to £67,300 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

- Supporting the Platform TA in requirements, acceptance, architecture and safety of the Electrical scopes of work
- Verifying of Electrical Systems engineering outputs and deliverables
- Participating in the technical management of Electrical Systems Suppliers, including design reviews
- Participating in resolution of key Electrical Systems Technical issues
- Conducting Technical risk assessment and mitigation
- Supporting the Platform TA in achieving certification

Your skills and experiences:
Essentials:

- Typically, degree qualified, likely to be in a technology, engineering or science related discipline or demonstratable experience in engineering or a defence related industry
- Meet the requirements or willing to work towards the registration as Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council and preferably be a member of a relevant Professional Body
- Experience of Design Engineering Lifecycle Management
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals within an electrical system design discipline
- Recognised and consulted as one of the experts within at least one domain i.e. LV Distribution design or possessing deep knowledge of several domains within current discipline

**Benefits**:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Technical Authority - Electrical Team:
Our team provides specialist marine engineering expertise, playing a pivotal role in organizing and coordinating significant aspects of engineering activity across the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that align with defined project objectives and strategic goals.

We contribute expert input to the development of policy and strategy, ensuring that decisions are informed by deep technical knowledge and practical experience in our specialist areas.

A key focus of our work is the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program, where we serve as the Electrical Assistant Technical Authority. In this capacity, we uphold rigorous governance standards to ensure that all CSC designs are safe, technically sound, and fully compliant with applicable legal and engineering requirements. Our oversight ensures that the CSC program meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 27th June 2025 - Interviews will be held w/c 7th July.

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