BAE Systems
Electronics Design Authority / Principal/Senior Electronics Engineer
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Electronics Design Authority / Principal/Senior Electronics Engineer
Electronics Design Authority / Principal/Senior Electronics Engineer
Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak, hybrid working (typically up to 4 days onsite, depending on project needs)
Flexible working arrangements available. Please consult your recruiter for options.
Salary: Up to £61,600 (depending on skills & experience) + benefits
Who We Are
Join BAE Systems and be part of something transformative. As a valued member of our global team, you’ll drive innovation and contribute to pioneering defence, aerospace, and security solutions—shaping a safer future for everyone.
At BAE Systems, there’s no limit to what your career could achieve. Whether under the ocean or beyond the stars, your expertise will make a real-world impact.
Role Description
As Electronics Design Authority / Principal/Senior Electronics Engineer, you’ll take a leading role in designing high-integrity electronic systems through the full engineering lifecycle, from concept through to integration, testing, and ongoing support.
This role blends electronics design expertise with technical leadership, with a focus on FPGA (VHDL) and systems/subsystem integration. You’ll act as the design authority in your domain, ensuring designs are technically sound, compliant, and evidence-based for safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Guiding design decisions and overseeing technical reviews
- Mentoring junior engineers and maintaining lifecycle oversight
- Managing technology upgrades and obsolescence efforts
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for system integration and defect resolution
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Core Duties
- Lead electronic subsystem/system design from concept to in-service support, providing technical authority and mentorship
- Apply CAE tools for both new high-integrity designs and upgrades to existing products, including obsolescence management
- Design and analyse critical electronics, including:
- ADC/DAC conversion and integration
- Power supply design and decoupling
- EMC-compliant subsystem and PCB development
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements (especially in high-power/high-voltage environments)
- Support design verification, system integration, and testing, troubleshooting technical issues
- Create comprehensive technical documentation demonstrating safety, compliance, and fitness for purpose—covering FPGA design, power electronics, and test methodologies
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Experience & Knowledge
- Proven ability to lead hardware design through lifecycle (concept to in-service support)
- Strong technical leadership, including mentoring and design authority
- Deep expertise in:
- Design verification, integration, and defect resolution
- FPGA design and implementation
- Power electronics and power supply considerations
- Product safety, integrity, and EMC-aware PCB layout
- Obsolescence management and technology upgrades
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Education & Certifications
- A degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or a closely related field
The Archerfish Team
Part of the Underwater Electronics team, you’ll oversee full lifecycle electronics management:
- From concept, design, and manufacture to production and in-service support
- Ensuring long-term capability through moderation, technology insertion, and performance improvement
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems with tangible impact, alongside a collaborative team of experienced engineers.
Why BAE Systems?
- Purpose-driven career growth with lifelong learning supported
- Recognition, rewards, and benefits tailored to your needs
- Wellbeing support (financial, personal, work-life balance)
- Sustainable, inclusive culture where everyone belongs and thrives
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, believing a range of perspectives strengthens our success.
Important Note
Security & Export Controls Apply: Applicants may be subject to nationality, residency, and security checks (e.g., Baseline Personnel Security Standard or National Security Vetting). Key considerations:
- Must meet minimum residency requirements (typically 5–10 years in the UK for deeper vetting roles).
- Visa/sponsorship eligibility may impact eligibility.
Closing Date: 10th July 2026 Note: Vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. Apply as soon as possible if interested.
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