https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-electrical-engineer-matchtech--980df31f-2915-49e0-a7de-d5e8f194531c RSS feed for Principal Electrical Engineer at Matchtech. en-gb Sat, 02 May 2026 03:57:22 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-electrical-engineer-matchtech--980df31f-2915-49e0-a7de-d5e8f194531c https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-electrical-engineer-matchtech--980df31f-2915-49e0-a7de-d5e8f194531c Fri, 01 May 2026 11:51:13 GMT Location: Portsmouth | Salary: 81.00-81.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | Our client BAE Systems, a prominent player in the Defence and 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 and 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 EMC verification.Spec... Contract