https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-electrical-engineer-matchtech--04950c07-c8de-4d31-bd99-8497ec51ddef RSS feed for Principal Electrical Engineer at Matchtech. en-gb Fri, 01 May 2026 17:02:06 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-electrical-engineer-matchtech--04950c07-c8de-4d31-bd99-8497ec51ddef https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-electrical-engineer-matchtech--04950c07-c8de-4d31-bd99-8497ec51ddef Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Portsmouth | Salary: £81/hour | Type: Contract | Our client BAE Systems, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity involves working on vital projects within the maritime services business unit. The role will be predominantly site-based at either Cowes, Great Baddow or Broad Oak in Portsmouth with hybrid arrangements allowing for 4 days on-site. You will be working within a high-security clearance environment, contributing to critical design and engineering activities over a period of 6 months. Key Responsibilities: Apply depth and breadth of design expertise to generate electrical design solutions for new products and technology integrations into legacy products. Generate detailed designs from concept to completion, addressing a range of complex engineering issues. Function as an engineering, technical, or design authority for Line Replacement Units or subsystems. Core Duties: Design AC & DC distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and specifying power supplies and converters. Work on motor drives, control, and positioning systems. Manage data links, protocols, networks, and EM... Contract